Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
utter destruction
phrase
/ˈʌtər dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition
Complete or total destruction, leaving nothing intact.
Examples
- The hurricane caused utter destruction to the coastal town, leaving many buildings in ruins.
- In the aftermath of the war, the city faced total devastation, suffering from utter destruction.
- The wildfire resulted in utter destruction of the forest, reducing it to ashes.
Meaning
Utter destruction refers to the process or result of obliterating something completely, often implying a level of devastation that is irreversible.
Synonyms
- total annihilation
- complete devastation
- absolute destruction
- massive wreckage
