
Destruction
Irreversible Harm
Destruction usually means damage beyond repair, highlighting the severity.

The fire led to the complete destruction of the historic building.
Absence Aftermath
The word often implies that nothing remains to be used or salvaged.

After the earthquake, there was nothing but destruction left in the town square.
Catastrophic Events
Often used in contexts of natural disasters or significant accidents.

The tsunami's destruction was felt across the entire coastline.
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AnnihilationDemolitionDesolationDevastateExtinctionHavocObliteratePerditionRuin
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