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   demolition

   /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of demolishing or being demolished: "the monument was saved from demolition" Similar destructionknocking downpulling downtearing downflatteningrazinglevellingbulldozingclearanceobliterationannihilationdestructionwreckingrefutationdisprovaldisprovingOpposite constructionconfirmation
   • ▪ an overwhelming defeat: "Ireland's demolition of England" Similar defeatconquestvanquishingtrouncingroutingroutinformal:massacreannihilationslaughterlickingthrashingclobberinghammering

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French from Latin demolitio(n-), from the verb demoliri (see demolish).

   Derivatives

   • 1. demolitionist noun

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   DEMOLITION definition: 1. the act of destroying something such as a building: 2. the act of proving that an argument or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DEMOLITION is the act of demolishing; especially : destruction in war by means of explosives. How to use demolition in a sentence.

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   the act of destroying something such as a building: the demolition of dangerous buildings. The demolition of the stadium is already underway. the act of proving that an argument or theory is wrong: He offers a robust demolition of the argument that there is a "third way" between capitalism and socialism.

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   noun. an act or instance of demolishing. the state of being demolished; destruction. destruction or demolishment by explosives. demolitions, explosives, especially as used in war. adjective. of, relating to, or working with explosives: A demolition squad attempted to blow up the bridge before the enemy captured it.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMOLITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The demolition of a building is the act of deliberately destroying it, often in order to build something else in its place.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › demolitionDemolition - definition of demolition by The Free Dictionary

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   noun. 1. knocking down, levelling, destruction, explosion, wrecking, tearing down, bulldozing, razing the total demolition of the old bridge. 2. defeat, beating, overthrow, pasting (slang), conquest, rout, trouncing, vanquishment their impressive 6-1 demolition of their rivals.

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   Demolition is the act of knocking something down or totally destroying it. It's what construction crews do with sledgehammers and wrecking balls. Not for the faint of heart, demolition usually involves explosives, bulldozers and lots of dust and debris.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEMOLITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DEMOLITION definition: the activity of destroying things such as buildings: . Learn more.

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    Definition of demolition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Demolition definition: The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.