mass destruction
The phrase "mass destruction" is often associated with weapons that can cause large-scale harm to people and infrastructure.
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Definition
C1Warfare
(technical, military)The extensive and severe damage or loss of life caused by powerful weapons or devices.
Example
- The threat of mass destruction has led to international treaties to control nuclear weapons.
B2General
(idiomatic)The act of causing large-scale damage or killing a significant number of people.
Example
- The earthquake resulted in mass destruction, leaving thousands homeless.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mass destruction":
mass distributiondamage controldisaster areadoomsday devicecollateral damage