destruction

noun
UK: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
US: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

  1. The act of ruining something completely.

    1. The fire caused total destruction. [ ] [ ]
    2. The earthquake brought widespread destruction to the coastal areas. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.

    1. We must prevent the destruction of the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. The building suffered years of destruction before being renovated. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ruin demolition annihilation wreckage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "destruction" in English means: The act of ruining something completely., The process of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed..

The phonetic transcription of "destruction" is /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "destruction": ruin, demolition, annihilation, wreckage.

Example usage of "destruction": "The fire caused total destruction.". More examples on the page.