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destruction

destruction

Meaning of destruction

severe damage

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British English/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
American English/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Russian transcription[rəzruˈʂenʲɪje]
destruction
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destruction with Russian translation

destruction usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После землетрясения волонтёры помогали убирать завалы после разрушения в деревне.

After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Лесной пожар вызвал масштабное разрушение в долине.

The wildfire caused widespread destruction across the valley.

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destruction belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

destructionразрушение
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

destruction synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between destruction / annihilation / obliteration / damage / collapse / demolition

A
🇬🇧English
annihilation

Implies total, often absolute destruction or eradication, sometimes used in military/figurative contexts.

B2Rarely

The nuclear strike threatened the annihilation of the city.

O
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obliteration

Suggests erasing or wiping out completely so that no trace remains; often absolute and final.

B2Rarely

The bombing resulted in the obliteration of the historic quarter.

🇬🇧English

Refers to harm or impairment; often partial or repairable rather than total destruction.

B2Very Often

Floodwater caused serious damage to the furniture.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on a sudden failure or fall of a structure or system; physical or organizational.

B2Often

The old mine shaft collapsed after the storm.

D
🇬🇧English
demolition

Generally refers to intentional, controlled tearing down of buildings or structures.

B2Often

The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.

🇬🇧English

Can mean the process of destroying or the remaining state of decay (ruins).

B2Often

Years of neglect led the estate to ruin.

W
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wreckage

Refers to the physical remains or debris left after something is destroyed (e.g., crash debris).

B2Often

Rescuers sifted through the wreckage of the plane.

H
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havoc

Emphasizes widespread disorder, chaos, or severe disruption caused by destructive events.

B2Often

The blackout wreaked havoc on the city's transport system.

D
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desolation

Describes a bleak, empty state left after destruction; often carries emotional or poetic tone.

B2Rarely

The battlefield was a picture of desolation.

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How to pronounce destruction and what this word means

destruction means destruction. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce destruction

/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

destruction translation

destruction

destruction examples

After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction.

destruction transcription

/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/, /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

Questions about this word

destruction meaning: what does it mean?

severe damage

destruction pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

destruction is pronounced as /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

destruction definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction. Translation: После землетрясения волонтёры помогали убирать завалы после разрушения в деревне.

Is destruction part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, destruction can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is destruction part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, destruction can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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