Question

Which one of the following is the opposite of the word ' demolish' ?

• A. Devastate
• B. Raze
• C. Erect
• D. Ruin

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Erect

• Demolish means to destroy or tear down (especially a building).

• Devastate means to destroy or ruin — similar in meaning.

• Raze means to completely destroy (a building) — also similar.

• Erect means to build or construct — the direct opposite.

• Ruin means to destroy or spoil — again, similar.

So the opposite of demolish here is erect.