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Definitions of destruction. noun. an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something. synonyms: demolition, wipeout. see more. noun. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists. synonyms: devastation. see more.
noun [ U ] us / dɪˈstrʌk·ʃən / Add to word list. the action of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed: Unusually high winds left widespread destruction over the area. destructive. adjective us / dɪˈstrʌk·tɪv / The child needs help to control his destructive behavior.
Destruction definition: the act of destroying. See examples of DESTRUCTION used in a sentence.
the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed. the destruction of the rainforests. a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake. The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it).
1. : to ruin the structure, organic existence, or condition of. destroyed the files. also : to ruin as if by tearing to shreds. their reputation was destroyed. a disease that destroys the body's ability to fight off illness. … destroyed any hope of a return to past crackdowns … George Brock. 2. a. : to put out of existence : kill.
See destruction in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: destruction. Definition of destruction noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ U ] uk / dɪˈstrʌkʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. B2. the process of destroying something: We are all responsible for the destruction of the forest. destructive. adjective uk / dɪˈstrʌktɪv / us. causing a lot of damage: the destructive power of nuclear weapons. See also. self-destructive.
