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Synonyms & Similar Words
demolition
devastation
annihilation
ruin
wreckage
mayhem
chaos
havoc
cataclysm
calamity
disaster
wreckage
demolition
decimation
dismantling
disintegration
fragmentation
breakdown
collapse
implosion
erosion
degradation
deterioration
decay
demolition
obliteration
extinguishment
abolition
eradication
elimination
removal
excision
evisceration
gutting
razing
leveling
flattening
pulverization
vaporization
incineration
conflagration
Meaning of Destruction.
The state or fact of being destroyed or the act of destroying something.
Definitions
- The act of causing something to be completely destroyed or broken
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged
- The action of causing something to be completely ruined or spoiled
Etymology of Destruction.
The word "destruction" comes from the Old French "destruction", derived from Latin "destructio", which is a combination of "de-" (meaning "down" or "away") and "structio" (meaning "building" or "construction"), with the suffix "-ion" forming a noun indicating a process or result.
Example Uses
- The hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast.
- The company's financial troubles led to its destruction.
- The destruction of the environment is a major concern for many people.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
preservation
conservation
protection
restoration
reconstruction
renovation
repair
rebuilding
revitalization
rejuvenation
renewal
revival
salvation
rescue
deliverance
liberation
emancipation
freedom
safeguarding
defense
shielding
sheltering
upkeep
maintenance
support
sustenance
nourishment
growth
development
flourishing
thriving