· changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface

Synonym(s): grading

Hypernym(s): construction, building

· complete destruction of a building

Synonym(s): razing, tearing_down, demolishing

Hypernym(s): destruction, devastation

· the act of making equal or uniform

Synonym(s): equalization, equalisation

Hypernym(s): act, deed, human_action, human_activity

· aim at; "level criticism or charges at somebody"

Hypernym(s): aim, take, train, take_aim, direct

· tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"

Synonym(s): raze, rase, dismantle, tear_down, take_down, pull_down

Hypernym(s): destroy, destruct

Antonym(s): raise

· make level or straight; "level the ground"

Synonym(s): flush, even_out, even

Hypernym(s): change_surface

· direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"

Synonym(s): charge, point

Hypernym(s): aim, take, train, take_aim, direct

· talk frankly with; lay it on the line; "I have to level with you"

Hypernym(s): talk, speak

· become level or even; "The ground levelled off"

Synonym(s): level_off

Hypernym(s): change_surface