Raze, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Razed (rāzd); p. pr. & vb. n.Razing.] [F. raser. See Rase, v. t.] [Written also rase.] 1. To erase; to efface; to obliterate.
Razing the characters of your renown. Shak.
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.