noun
- Changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface.
- synonyms: grading
- Complete destruction of a building.
- synonyms: razing, tearing down, demolishing
- The act of making equal or uniform.
- synonyms: equalization, equalisation
verb
- Aim at.
- usage: "level criticism or charges at somebody"
- synonyms: level
- Tear down so as to make flat with the ground.
- usage: "The building was levelled"
- Make level or straight.
- usage: "level the ground"
- Direct into a position for use.
- usage: "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"
- Talk frankly with; lay it on the line.
- usage: "I have to level with you"
- synonyms: level
- Become level or even.
- usage: "The ground levelled off"
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