Destruction

Synonyms of destruction

• ruin
• damage
• devastation

Antonyms of destruction

• preservation
• protection
• conservation

Collocations of destruction

mass destruction

Frequency: 80 %

The war caused mass destruction in the city.

devastating destruction

Frequency: 75 %

The forest fire caused devastating destruction of the wildlife habitat.

widespread destruction

Frequency: 70 %

The earthquake led to widespread destruction across the region.

complete destruction

Frequency: 65 %

The hurricane resulted in complete destruction of the coastal town.

senseless destruction

Frequency: 60 %

The vandalism resulted in senseless destruction of public property.

Idiomatic Expressions for destruction

• Phrase: tear down
  Meaning: to demolish or destroy a building or structure
  Usage: The old factory was torn down to make way for a new shopping center.