demolition
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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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