demolishment
- noun
- /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃmənt/
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demolición
- After the demolishment was complete, the area was ready for redevelopment.
Examples
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The demolishment of the old factory began last week.
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Residents watched the demolishment of the historic building with mixed emotions.
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The demolishment of the old factory cleared space for a new community center.
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After years of neglect, the demolishment of the building was finally approved.
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The demolishment of the old warehouse made way for new apartments.
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The city announced the demolishment of the abandoned bridge next month.
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After the storm, the demolishment of the damaged buildings was necessary for safety.
Synonyms
849
3.0
Severe damage that makes something no longer exist or cannot be fixed
72
4.2
The act of destroying a building or other structure on purpose
31
4.4
The act of tearing down a building to destroy it
11
4.2
An act of completely taking down a building so it no longer exists
6
7.9
Complete destruction that leaves nothing behind
1
7.8
The act of completely destroying a building
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5.5
Taking down a building so a new one can be built
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5.6
The act of destroying a building so it lies flat on the ground
1
4.4
A complete tearing down of a building or other structure
Taking apart a building so parts can be reused
Antonyms
How Destructive
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Morphology
Etymology
Demolishment comes from the verb demolish, made of de- 'down' and a root that meant 'to build', so it once meant to 'pull down' a building. That's why demolishment often means the act of destroying or tearing down a building.