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

Stadium plans City staff said the project could begin with demolition in the Crown Center area in January, and then breaking ground for the new stadium construction in May 2027. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Although no work is currently being completed at 701 Woodruff, Wesley Heights resident Chris Allred — who has been vocally against the developments — said there had been demolition inside the house, which has since stopped. — Diamy Wang august 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026

Should Landmarks greenlight the church’s demolition, Hirshman said an Article 78 lawsuit would be filed, challenging the decision. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

At the time of demolition, almost 26,000 people had signed an online petition to keep the house standing, the Miami Herald reported at the time. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026