demolition

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of deliberately destroying a building or other structure.
    • The demolition of the old hotel began with a controlled explosion.
    • Crews used heavy machinery for the demolition of the warehouse.
    • The city approved the demolition of the condemned apartment block.
  2. The complete destruction or defeat of something, such as an argument, plan, or opponent.
    • The debate ended with the demolition of the opposing side's claims.
    • The team suffered a total demolition in the championship game.
    • Her research paper was a demolition of the popular theory.
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