DEMOLISHMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

demolishment

noun

as in destruction

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless in the aftermath of its demolishment by the tornado, the house looked like nothing more than a discarded plaything

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Noun

In the end, scientists said, the destruction that follows is rarely an act of nature alone.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Demand destruction is still mostly winning out over supply constraints.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of destruction

Noun

The indictment alleged Cacioppo sent invoices to a Rockhurst University employee for demolition and asbestos abatement work that inflated costs or billed for work that was never done.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the demolition of Palestinian villages in the area in response to the killings.

— Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of demolition

Noun

Burnham has criticized Starmer's approach to Israel's war with Hamas and the devastation of Gaza.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Their stories recount the devastation to homes and businesses, life in temporary shelters, and the difficult process of rebuilding or relocating.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of devastation

Noun

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Queens were without power Sunday after a sudden storm caused havoc across the city a day earlier, flooding major highways and leaving motorists stranded.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Bernthal’s biggest scenes are flashbacks to the Trojan War, as Menelaus and his army wreak bloody havoc on Troy that haunts Odysseus for many years after.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of havoc

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Coming off a 4-0 loss to Orlando City on Wednesday to restart their MLS season after a two-month World Cup break, the Quakes dominated possession and outshot the Galaxy 19-9.

— Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
After Saturday’s 7-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Marlins tied a franchise record with 11 straight losses.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

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