Noun
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destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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laying waste,
ruin,
ruining,
wrecking |
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destruction,
devastation the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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an event that results in destruction
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ruin |
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demolition,
wipeout,
destruction the act of demolishing
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desolation,
devastation an event that results in total destruction
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| ruination -
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
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ruin |
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desolation,
devastation an event that results in total destruction
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| ruination -
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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downfall,
ruin |
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failure an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
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