demolition | Definition of demolition

Synonyms and Antonyms of demolition

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless

several condemned buildings around the city are undergoing demolition as part of the revitalization program

Synonyms of demolition

annihilation, decimation, demolishment, desolation, destruction, devastation, extermination, extinction, havoc, loss, mincemeat, obliteration, ruin, ruination, wastage, wreckage

Words Related to demolition

depredation, despoilment, despoliation

breakup, collapse, disintegration, dissolution

assassination, execution, killing, massacre, slaughter

dismantlement, effacement, eradication

Near Antonyms of demolition

rescue, salvage, salvation, saving

conservation, preservation, protection

reclamation, reconstruction, re-creation, refurbishment, regeneracy, remodeling, renovation, restoration

Antonyms of demolition

building, construction, erection, raising