The Opposite(Antonym) of “construct”
The antonyms of construct are demolish and destroy. The antonyms demolish and destroy convey the opposite meaning of building or creating something. They imply tearing down, breaking apart, or ruining something that already exists.
Definitions and Examples of demolish, destroy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To completely destroy a building or structure.
Example
The old stadium was demolished to make way for a new shopping mall.
To cause something to cease to exist or function properly.
Example
The hurricane destroyed many homes and businesses along the coast.
Key Differences: demolish vs destroy
- 1Demolish is used specifically for destroying buildings or structures.
- 2Destroy can be used for anything that ceases to exist or function properly.
Effective Usage of demolish, destroy
- 1Construction Industry: Use construct to describe building or creating something, and demolish to describe tearing down a building or structure.
- 2Environmental Issues: Use destroy to describe the negative impact of human activities on the environment.
- 3Personal Development: Use construct to describe building positive habits or skills, and demolish to describe breaking negative habits or behaviors.
Remember this!
The antonyms of construct are demolish and destroy. Use demolish specifically for destroying buildings or structures, and destroy for anything that ceases to exist or function properly. These words can be used in the construction industry, environmental issues, and personal development contexts.
