wrecking

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de démolition d'une structure, ou le fait de causer des dommages ou une destruction à quelque chose ; peut aussi se rapporter à un naufrage ou à un écrasement.

A noun referring to the act or process of demolishing a structure or causing something to be destroyed or ruined.

indénombrable

1. Demolition of a structureB2formal

   The act or event of completely demolishing and leveling a building or other structure.

   démolition d'un bâtiment

   • The wrecking of the old factory took three days.
   • Wrecking crews arrived early to begin the demolition.
   • The city approved the wrecking of the condemned building.

   Synonymesdemolitiondestructionlevelingrazing

2. Destruction or ruinB2formal

   The act of causing something to be severely damaged, destroyed, or ruined.

   destruction, démolition

   • The wrecking of the environment by pollution is a serious concern.
   • His reckless behavior led to the wrecking of his career.
   • The storm caused the wrecking of several coastal homes.

   Synonymesannihilationdemolitiondestructiondevastationruinruinationsmashing

   Antonymesbuildingconstructioncreationrepairrestoration

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détruire, d'endommager gravement ou de ruiner quelque chose, ou de faire naufrage.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying, damaging severely, or ruining something.

1. Destroy or damage severelyB1formal

   To cause something to be destroyed or severely damaged, often beyond repair.

   détruire gravement

   • The storm wrecked the entire coastline.
   • He wrecked his car in the accident.
   • The fire wrecked the historic building.

   Synonymesdemolishdestroydevastateruinshattersmashtotaltrash

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreatefixrepairrestore

2. Ruin or spoilB1informal

   To spoil or ruin something completely, such as plans, hopes, or relationships.

   ruiner, gâcher

   • The bad weather wrecked our holiday plans.
   • Her constant criticism wrecked their friendship.
   • The scandal wrecked his political career.

   Synonymesdemolishdestroydevastateruinscuppershatterspoiltrash

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreateestablishforgemake