the act of destroying for being destroyed
demolition, devastation
Cases of word usage
1) a sudden event causing great suffering and destruction e.g. a flood (catastrophe)
2) to keep (something) from change, loss or destruction (conserve)
3) a word, phrase or sentence calling for punishment, injury or destruction (curse)
4) causing destruction to both sides (internecine)
5) destruction by vandals (vandalism)