demolition

Definitions

The action or process of tearing down or destroying a building or other structure.

The state or process of being destroyed or defeated, often used figuratively.

Examples

The demolition of the old stadium is scheduled to begin early next month.

Safety crews were on-site to oversee the controlled demolition of the condemned building.

The city council approved the demolition of the abandoned warehouse to make room for a new park.

Synonyms

destruction razing wrecking leveling dismantling ruination obliteration

Antonyms

construction creation building erection assembly preservation restoration