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destruction

/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ noun, verb · British & US

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What does destruction mean?

noun, verb

The act of causing something to be completely ruined or damaged. The state of being completely ruined or damaged.

Example

"The destruction of the city was a devastating blow to the community."

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Etymologically related

Latin: destructio Old French: destruire Middle English: destruccioun

Synonyms for destruction

ruin demolition destruction devastation annihilation obliteration

Antonyms of destruction

preservation conservation restoration

Rhymes with destruction

construction education reduction production