Antonyms
building construction erection raisingradicchio
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
- //War results in death and widespread destruction.
- //We are trying to save the building from destruction.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English destruccioun, from Anglo-French destruction, from Latin destruction-, destructio, from destruere — see destroydestruction
Examples
- //War results in death and widespread destruction.
- //We are trying to save the building from destruction.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English destruccioun, from Anglo-French destruction, from Latin destruction-, destructio, from destruere — see destroydestruction