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destruction

[dih-struhk-shuhn]

noun

  1. the act of destroying.

    wanton destruction of a town.

  2. the condition of being destroyed; demolition; annihilation.

  3. a cause or means of destroying.



destruction

/ ɪˈٰʌʃə /

noun

  1. the act of destroying or state of being destroyed; demolition

  2. a cause of ruin or means of destroying

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nondestruction noun
  • predestruction noun
  • semidestruction noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of destruction1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English (from Anglo-French ), from Latin ŧٰܳپō- (stem of ŧٰܳپō ), equivalent to ŧٰܳ(ܲ) (past participle of ŧٰܱ; destroy ) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of destruction1

C14: from Latin ŧٰܳپō a pulling down; see destroy
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Synonym Study

See ruin.
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Example Sentences

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But the destruction - even in these worst-hit areas - is limited compared to what has been seen in Iran.

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Not everyone is pleased with the actions — there has been vandalism, destruction and injuries — isolated yet striking moments that have at times overshadowed peaceful demonstrations.

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However, those events didn't even come close to the level of destruction during Friday's attacks.

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It points to the numerous statements by senior Iranian figures calling for the destruction of the State of Israel.

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Ramsey’s memoir is a moving, sometimes funny story about destruction, change and rebirth, told by a woman tempered by fire.

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