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demolition

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/noun4 syllables

Demolition means: an event that completely destroys something.

Synonyms for demolition2

noun, as in an event that completely destroys something

destruction, wipeout

What does demolition mean?2

noun

1

an event that completely destroys something

2

the act of demolishing“the demolition of the huge tower was quite a spectacle”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with demolition?60

two syllables

mission
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All 60 rhymes for demolition, grouped by syllable

Demolition in a sentence

  • Sledgehammers are often used in demolition work, for breaking through drywall or masonry walls.Myrano_
  • Well over three thousand people signed to prevent the demolition of this historic building.Dorenda
  • The demolition site is covered with plastic mesh to keep down the dust.Amastan
  • All demolition charges have been deactivated.corvard
  • The building was saved from demolition.Hybrid
  • Settlers are now openly talking about the demolition of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.Amastan
  • This was the first time Tom had ever seen a demolition derby.CK
  • This was the first time that Tom had ever seen a demolition derby.CK

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Forms of demolition

as a noun

plural
demolitions