The word "destruction" refers to the action or process that causes severe damage, ruin, or the complete loss of something. It means to break apart, destroy, or eliminate. Full definition
Since most of the loss of species is a consequence of destruction of habitats it is clear that the prevention of further losses means that this sort of activity has to be severely restricted. (religion-online.org)
But this hurricane left a path of destruction in my heart that will have long - term effects. (relevantmagazine.com)
Within the bone marrow, the virus is responsible for destruction of young cells of the immune system. (sandiegopethospital.net)