Pronunciation

/dɪˈstrʌkʃn/

Definitions

Noun

• Destruction: The act or process of causing damage or complete ruin to something.
• Demolition: The act of knocking down or destroying a structure.
• Extermination: The complete and total destruction of a species or population.
• Dismantlement: The act of taking apart or dismantling something.

Verb

• Destroy: To cause severe damage or to bring to an end or ruin.
• Wreck: To damage or devastate (a vehicle, ship, or place) beyond repair.
• Decimate: To cause a large proportion of (people or animals) to be killed or destroyed.
• Devastate: To completely destroy or ruin, often leaving nothing but devastation.

Phrases

• “Bring about destruction” means to cause significant harm or ruin.
• “Prevent destruction” refers to stopping something from being ruined or damaged.
• “Acts of destruction” denotes various harmful actions causing damage.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ancient city was reduced to ruins after a devastating war of destruction.”
• Verb: “His careless actions led to the destruction of the entire project.”
• Verb: “Efforts are underway to prevent further destruction of the fragile ecosystem.”

Synonyms

• Ruin
• Ruination
• Demolish
• Eradicate
• Annihilate
• Obliterate
• Devolve

Antonyms

• Construction
• Preservation
• Restoration
• Survival
• Maintenance
• Protection