Destruction
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action or process of causing severe damage or completely ruining something so that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. It represents the state of being destroyed or demolished.
“The earthquake caused widespread destruction across several coastal towns.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌdɪsˈtrʌkʃən/
Syllables
de·struc·tion
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Synonyms
devastationruindemolitionannihilation
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Wordle
Contains two U's and the pattern DEST. Watch for the -TION ending common in abstract nouns.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points base value. The C (3 points) and D (2 points) offer moderate scoring potential.
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