destruction

Definitions of destruction
  1. noun
    destruction by annihilating something
    synonyms: anéantissement, dévastation
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    dévastation, ravage
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
  2. noun
    total destruction
    synonyms: dévastation, extermination, holocauste
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    démolition
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  3. noun
    the complete destruction of every trace of something
    synonyms: dévastation, holocauste
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    démolition
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  4. noun
    destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
    synonyms: dégénérescence, ruine
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    dévastation, ravage
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
  5. noun
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
    synonyms: dévastation, ravage
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    débâcle, désastre, fiasco
    an act that has disastrous consequences
    dégénérescence, ruine
    destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
    anéantissement, dévastation
    destruction by annihilating something
    holocauste
    an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
    vandalisme
    willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
    type of:
    clôture, conclusion, fin
    the act of ending something
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