Vocabulary Entry

destruction

|noun • verb

noun

The act of causing damage or harm that makes something unusable or ineffective.

Example Sentences

"The hurricane's destruction left the town in ruins."

"Scientists are studying the destruction of the rainforest."

"The building was beyond repair after the destruction caused by the fire."

verb

Example Sentences

"The bomb could destroy the entire city."

"His actions may destroy their reputation."

"Heavy rains can destroy crops if they continue for too long."