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demolition vs destroyer vs destruction
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| demolitionnoun/ˌdem.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the act of knocking down a building or other structure on purpose | Goes with demolition of | Example Residents protested against the demolition of the old covered market. |
| destroyernoun/dɪˈstrɔɪ.ər/ | Meaning a person or thing that ruins something completely | Goes with — | Example Some people see the new highway as a destroyer of the old neighborhood. |
| destructionnoun/dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used | Goes with widespread destruction | Example The storm caused widespread destruction along the coast. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Engineers used a controlled to bring down the tower safely.