demolition
noun/ˌdeməˈlɪʃn/
/ˌdeməˈlɪʃn/
- [uncountable, countable] the act of pulling or knocking down a building
- The whole row of houses is scheduled for demolition.
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- [uncountable] the act of showing that an idea or theory is completely wrong
- His speech did a very effective demolition job on the government's proposals.
- [uncountable] the act of defeating somebody easily and completely
- Ferguson completed the demolition with a fifth goal 13 minutes from time.
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