Destruction
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Destruction (noun)
- the act of causing something to be damaged or ruined completely.
- the process of something being ended or eliminated.
Examples
- The storm caused widespread destruction in the town.
- Firefighters worked to prevent the destruction of the forest.
Common collocations: widespread destruction, cause destruction, prevent destruction, destruction of evidence, mark the destruction