Annihilate
/əˈnɪhəˌleɪt/
To completely destroy something so that it cannot be used or found anymore, like when a fire burns down a forest.
Examples
- The superhero in the comic book was so powerful that he could annihilate entire cities with just a single blast from his energy beam, making him both feared and admired by everyone in the story.
- During our science project on natural disasters, we learned how volcanic eruptions can annihilate landscapes, leaving behind a changed environment that takes years to recover.
- In the history lesson, the teacher explained how certain wars could annihilate entire cultures, reminding us of the importance of peace and understanding among different societies.
Synonyms
destroy
eliminate
obliterate
wipe out
eradicate
vanquish
Antonyms
create
build
save
preserve
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