tearing down (noun)

1. In the comic book series, the hero saves the city from tearing down by defeating the villain.

2. The horror movie revolves around a haunted house that is ultimately torn down in a violent rampage.

3. The artist created a stunning painting depicting the tearing down of an old building, symbolizing the passage of time.

4. During the Great Depression, many abandoned buildings faced tearing down due to economic hardships.