RAZE (2)

raze (2). Raze, v.t. to overthrow, destroy, ruin, efface

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Raze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Razed (rāzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Razing.] [[F. raser. See Rase, v. t.]] [Written also rase.] 1. 1. To erase; to efface; to obliterate.
Razing the characters of your renown. Shak. 2. 2. To subvert from the foundation; to lay level with the ground; to overthrow; to destroy; to demolish.
The royal hand that razed unhappy Troy. Dryden. Syn. — To demolish; level; prostrate; overthrow; subvert; destroy; ruin. See Demolish.