If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [simmer $\rightarrow$ seethe $\rightarrow$ smolder] is analogous to [break $\rightarrow$ raze $\_\_\_\_\_\_ $ $\rightarrow$ ]
Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
- obfuscate
- obliterate
- fracture
- fissure