Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cause-destruction
verb phrase
/kɔːz dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition
The act of bringing about damage or harm to something.
Examples
- Natural disasters can cause destruction to entire communities.
- War often leads to cause-destruction on a massive scale.
- Poor maintenance can cause destruction of property over time.
Meaning
To cause destruction means to lead to a state where something is severely damaged or rendered unusable.
Synonyms
- devastate
- ruin
- wreck
- destroy
- annihilate