Definitions for destruction
dɪˈstrʌk ʃənde·struc·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. destruction, devastationnoun

   the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

2. destruction, demolition, wipeoutnoun

   an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something

3. end, destruction, deathnoun

   a final state

   "he came to a bad end"; "the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. destructionnoun

   The act of destroying.

   The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon.

2. destructionnoun

   The results of a destructive event.

   Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed.

3. Etymology: from destrucion, from destructio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Destructionnoun

   Etymology: destructio, Latin.

   1. The act of destroying; waste.2. Murder; massacre.

   ’Tis safer to be that which we destroy,
   Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   If that your moody discontented souls
   Do through the clouds behold this present hour,
   Even for revenge mock my destruction. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   When that which we immortal thought,
   We saw so near destruction brought,
   We felt what you did then endure,
   And tremble yet, as not secure. Edmund Waller.

   3. The state of being destroyed; ruin.4. The cause of destruction; a destroyer; a depopulator: as a consuming plague.

   The destruction that wasteth at noon-day. Ps. xci. 6.

   5. [In theology.] Eternal death.

   Broad is the way that leadeth to destruction. Matth. vii. 13.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Destruction

   Destruction is a song by American indie rock band Joywave. It was released as a single from their debut studio album, How Do You Feel Now?, on March 30, 2015. A music video for the song was released on January 13, 2016 through YouTube. "Destruction" peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and was featured on the soundtrack for the video games Madden NFL 16 and the 2015 Need for Speed reboot. An abridged version, consisting of just the first verse, chorus and outro, was used for the launch trailer for Fortnite Battle Royale.

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1. destruction

   Destruction is the act or process of damaging something so intensely that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. It refers to the state of being completely ruined or annihilated, often associated with catastrophic events, violence, or the deliberate demolition of objects, structures, or concepts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Destructionnoun

   the act of destroying; a tearing down; a bringing to naught; subversion; demolition; ruin; slaying; devastation

2. Destructionnoun

   the state of being destroyed, demolished, ruined, slain, or devastated

3. Destructionnoun

   a destroying agency; a cause of ruin or of devastation; a destroyer

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1. Destruction

   Destruction are a German thrash metal band. They are considered one of the "three kings" of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator and Sodom. All three of these bands are often credited with helping pioneer black metal by containing several elements of what was to become the genre. Destruction were originally named Knight of Demon, but changed their name in 1984. For most of the 1990s, Destruction were not signed to a major record label and were forced to self-produce their albums until they signed a contract with Nuclear Blast in the 2000s.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Destruction

   de-struk′shun, n. act of destroying: overthrow: physical or moral ruin: death: a destructive plague.—adj. Destruc′tible, liable to be destroyed.—ns. Destructibil′ity, Destruc′tibleness.—n. Destruc′tionist, one engaged in destruction: one who believes in the final annihilation of the damned.—adj. Destruc′tive, causing destruction: mischievous: ruinous: deadly.—adv. Destruc′tively.—ns. Destruc′tiveness; Destruc′tivist, a representative of destructive principles, as in Biblical criticism; Destruc′tor, a destroyer: a furnace for burning up refuse.

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1. destruction

   Song lyrics by destruction -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by destruction on the Lyrics.com website.

2. Destruction

   Destruction vs. Distraction -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Destruction and Distraction.

Matched Categories

1. • Ending
   • State
   • Termination

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'destruction' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3919

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'destruction' in Nouns Frequency: #1639

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How to pronounce destruction?

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How to say destruction in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of destruction in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of destruction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of destruction in a Sentence

1. Adam Kinzinger:

   We're not really engaged in this fight, at some point, we're going to have to understand that the goal is the destruction of ISIS.

2. John Bolton:

   We have developed a program. I am sure that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be discussing this with the North Koreans in the near future about really how to dismantle all of their( weapons of mass destruction) and ballistic missile programs in a year.

3. Ted Wheeler:

   Once they cross that line and engage in criminal destruction, they are no longer protesters they are criminals.

4. Rownak Khan:

   The earthquake has caused unimaginable destruction, hospitals are overflowing, water is scarce, bodies are still buried under the rubble and people are still sleeping in the open. This is a perfect breeding ground for disease.

5. Vladimir Putin:

   Syria and Russia, as a common enemy, provide a wonderful platform for consolidation. We are ready to put up with that for a while in the hope that it will eventually lead us to some positive trend based on interaction. this reminds me very much of the events of 2003, when US representatives in the Security Council showed alleged chemical weapons discovered in Iraq. A military campaign in Iraq ensued, which ended with the destruction of the country, an increased terrorist threat and the emergence of ISIS on the international scene.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=destruction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Destruction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=destruction
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destruction
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=destruction
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=destruction
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=destruction