destruction


Definition: Meaning of, destruction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n /

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  1. the act or process of destroying something or of being destroyed [↪  destroy]
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destruction used in phrases

  • destruction fire (noun)
    1. fire delivered for the sole purpose of destroying material objects
  • self-destruction (noun)
    1. the act of killing yourself
    2. the act of destroying yourself
  • weapon of mass destruction (noun)
    1. nuclear and chemical and biological weapons military a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel
  • weapons of mass destruction (noun)
    1. chemical, NUCLEAR, or BIOLOGICAL weapons that are very powerful and could kill a lot of people or destroy large areas. This expression is used especially by politicians and news reporters to talk about weapons that are held by countries which are considered to be a threat to world peace.
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