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

As part of the deal, TSG must pay for the demolition of the stables, grandstand and adjoining structures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Four other bombs were found during demolition work on the Carola Bridge last year.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“It looks like a demolition team came through here with sledgehammers.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull