What does "demolishment" mean?

demolition (literal or figurative)

What is a synonym for "demolishment"?

Common synonyms include: collision, demolition, smashing.

Demolishment

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demolition (literal or figurative) archaic, countable, uncountable

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collision demolition smashing

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"This center in Chicago, which is on the 2019 Endangered Places list, is an excellent example of grand-scale Postmodern architecture, yet faces possible demolishment."

Etymology

From demolish + -ment.

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