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Destruction

noun

/dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

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

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

The fire caused the destruction of the building.

path of destruction

demolition, devastation, ruin, annihilation

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demolition, devastation, ruin, annihilation

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ruin, devastation, demolition, annihilation

construction, creation, building, preservation, repair

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construction, creation, building, preservation

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creation, construction, repair

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

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mass destruction, environmental destruction, total destruction

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cause destruction, widespread destruction, total destruction, massive destruction

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).

a person who teaches, especially in a school

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.