demolition
noun/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,651 most common English word
Meaning
the act of deliberately destroying a building or structure.
Example sentence
The old stadium was brought down in a controlled demolition that lasted only seconds.
Synonyms & related words
- destruction
- teardown
- wrecking
- razing
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