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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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   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.

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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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   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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   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.

9. 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.

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

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    demolition meaning, definition, what is demolition: the complete destruction of a building: Learn more.