The word is raze. Pronounced /reyz/. This word is a verb and is defined as
To tear down; demolish.
Used in a sentence: This world seeks justice in destruction as the people foolishly raze their towns, businesses and cities to find it, yet fail to seek God for the fairness that is so desired.
(Exodus ch.14:v.13) and (Proverbs ch.14:v.1)