If the demolition of buildings is uncontrolled, a fine city is in danger of becoming nothing more than a concrete jungle.
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Demolition
/ɖɛ~ɪˈmɔlɪʃən/
Synonyms for "demolition" (53 found)
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10 entriesargument teardownasset removalblastingdebunkingdecommissioningfacility teardownimplosionrefutationselective demolitionwrecking ball
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5 entriescontrolled demolitiondemolition debrisdemolition projectselective demolitionstructural demolition
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Well over three thousand people signed to prevent the demolition of this historic building.
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This was the first time Tom had ever seen a demolition derby.
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All demolition charges have been deactivated.
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