demolish

verb3

1. •
   To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion.

   • They demolished the old mill and put up four townhouses.
2. •
   (figurative) To defeat, refute, discredit, or consume utterly (as a theory, belief or opponent).

   • Andrew Johnson scored a hat-trick as Fulham demolished London rivals Queens Park Rangers to win their Premier League fixture of the season. — 2011
3. •
   To devour; to eat up

   • “Thanks, Raj.” Frank was too hungry to worry about Raj’s gob gloop on the bar, and happily demolished it in seconds. — 2017