1. the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
2. the state of being destroyed

Examples

• The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the city.
• The old building was scheduled for destruction next month.
• War brings nothing but death and destruction.
• The hurricane left a path of destruction along the coast.
• Environmental destruction threatens many species.
• The fire resulted in the complete destruction of the warehouse.
• They witnessed the destruction of their neighborhood.
• The company’s poor decisions led to its destruction.