imbolish

/ɪmˈboʊlɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something useless or destroy it, especially by removing a part or a covering

“The old machinery was being imbolished to make way for new equipment.”

2. verb

to remove or take off a part or covering, such as a shell or a husk

“The farmer had to imbolish the corn to reveal the edible kernels.”

3. verb

to render something useless or inoperable, especially by depriving it of a necessary part or component

“The software update was designed to imbolish the outdated browser’s ability to access certain websites.”

4. noun

the act or process of imbolishing something

“The destruction of the old factory was a result of the imbolishment of its equipment.”

Synonyms

  • demolish
  • demote
  • destroy

Antonyms

  • rebuild
  • restore