Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
means-of-destruction
Noun
/miːnz əv dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition
Tools or methods used to cause harm or destruction.
Examples
- Weapons are often seen as means-of-destruction in warfare.
- In the wrong hands, knowledge can also become means-of-destruction.
Meaning
The term refers to any method or device that can inflict damage or bring about destruction, whether it be in a physical, social, or psychological context.
Synonyms
- Weaponry
- Tools of destruction
- Instruments of harm
