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- pronunciation:
- de
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lI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of demolishing or destroying, esp. by means of explosives.
The crew cleared away the rubble that remained of the old building after its demolition.- synonyms:
- destruction
- similar words:
- burst, wreckage, wrecking
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| definition 2: |
the state of being demolished or destroyed.
- synonyms:
- destruction
- similar words:
- wreckage
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) explosives, esp. when intended or used as weapons.
- similar words:
- explosives, weapons
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| related words: |
destruction, devastation, havoc, wreck |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or related to tearing down, razing, or otherwise demolishing.
Demolition work is in progress in the city.- synonyms:
- leveling, razing
- similar words:
- destructive
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| definition 2: |
of, related to, or concerned with explosives.
A demolition expert defused the bomb.- similar words:
- explosive
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