Destruction

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

the act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

Example Sentences

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

The fire caused the destruction of the building.

Example Expressions

path of destruction

Synonyms

demolition, devastation, ruin, annihilation

Entry 1

demolition, devastation, ruin, annihilation

Entry 2

ruin, devastation, demolition, annihilation

Antonyms

construction, creation, building, preservation, repair

Entry 1

construction, creation, building, preservation

Entry 2

creation, construction, repair

Collocations

mass destruction, environmental destruction, total destruction, cause destruction, widespread destruction, massive destruction

Entry 1

mass destruction, environmental destruction, total destruction

Entry 2

cause destruction, widespread destruction, total destruction, massive destruction