demolition

[dem-uh-lish-uhn, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə- /

NOUN

destruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annihilation explosion

STRONG

extermination leveling razing wrecking

WEAK

bulldozing knocking down

Antonyms

WEAK

building construction fixing production repair

Example Sentences

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‘Repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

One key to his success has been his demolition of the fragmented, old opposition parties.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The council has not yet announced when the demolition will be carried out.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Like, he’s freestyling right and came up with underwater demolition?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

It looks like it’s been through a demolition derby.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman