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

Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day.

— Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
While the film has long been remembered for ambition, excess, and destruction, Tyga saw another narrative waiting beneath the chaos—a love story.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of destruction

Noun

The White House announced the construction of the 90,000-square foot ballroom last July, and demolition began suddenly on the East Wing in late October when workers were spotted tearing down that wing of the White House.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Last week, the UN human rights chief Volker Türk called on Israel to end its occupation and halt the demolition of homes.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of demolition

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Scientists expect more wildfire devastation as people move closer to danger and climate change ups wildfire risk.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
However, the article emphasizes socialism's historical failures, citing the collapse of the Soviet Union and Venezuela's severe economic devastation under socialist policies.

— Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of devastation

Noun

Iran has aimed significant firepower at its neighbors’ refineries, oil exports and tourist attractions, inflicting economic havoc on the Gulf states and the countries that do business with them.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
This can create a tricky situation if those roots are causing havoc around your home’s foundation or otherwise disrupting your landscaping.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of havoc

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This system plays a role in modulating stress responsivity, fear extinction, emotional memory consolidation, and sleep–wake regulation.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
But this is more important, in respect to the extinction crisis and the role the reptile trade plays in the global wildlife and exotic animal trade.

— Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of extinction

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