Synonyms of demolition

demolition

noun

ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 

as in destruction

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless

several condemned buildings around the city are undergoing demolition as part of the revitalization program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destruction
• devastation
• havoc
• extinction
• loss
• extermination
• annihilation
• obliteration
• demolishment
• decimation
• ruination
• wastage
• wreckage
• ruin
• collapse
• mincemeat
• desolation
• disintegration
• execution
• slaughter
• massacre
• depredation
• dissolution
• breakup
• assassination
• killing
• despoliation
• dismantlement
• despoilment
• eradication
• effacement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• construction
• building
• erection
• raising
• saving
• rescue
• salvation
• salvage
• preservation
• conservation
• protection
• restoration
• reconstruction
• reclamation
• renovation
• remodeling
• refurbishment
• re-creation
• regeneracy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demolition

The project, named Midtown Station, would stand where the former Indian Springs Mall once stood before its 2016 demolition. — Sofi Zeman july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

The Master Plan is a roadmap to reduce waste by recovering organic material, construction and demolition debris, and recyclables, and returning those resources to the economy. — Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Last year, the church sought demolition of the Barry House, pitching turning the property into parking spaces. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

The development process will begin with about five weeks of demolition to clear the existing structure followed by two weeks of grading. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026