Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-mol-ish]
- /dɪˈmɒl ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-mol-ish]
- /dɪˈmɒl ɪʃ/
Definitions of demolishment word
- verb with object demolishment to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze. 1
- verb with object demolishment to put an end to; destroy; explode: The results of his research demolished many theories. 1
- verb with object demolishment to lay waste to; ruin utterly: The fire demolished the area. 1
- verb with object demolishment Informal. to devour completely: We simply demolished that turkey. 1
- noun demolishment (archaic) demolition. 1
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Origin of demolishment
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Middle French démoliss-, stem of démolir < Latin dēmōlīrī to destroy, equivalent to dē- de- + mōlīrī to set in motion, struggle (mōl(ēs) mass, bulk + -īrī infinitive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Demolishment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demolishment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
demolishment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demolishment
noun demolishment
- dilapidation — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- slam — the winning or bidding of all the tricks or all the tricks but one in a deal. Compare grand slam (def 1), little slam.
- rap — to carry off; transport.
- pileup — a massive collision of several or many moving vehicles.
Antonyms for demolishment
noun demolishment
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
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