Definitions
- Referring to the removal or reduction of something unwanted or unnecessary. - Talking about the process of getting rid of a problem or obstacle. - Describing the act of removing someone or something from a competition or contest.
- Describing the complete destruction or obliteration of something or someone. - Talking about the use of force or violence to completely defeat an enemy or opponent. - Referring to the total elimination of something, often with a negative connotation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the removal or destruction of something.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words involve a process of getting rid of something unwanted or unnecessary.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Annihilate is more extreme and intense than eliminate.
- 2Scope: Annihilate implies complete and total destruction, while eliminate can refer to partial or complete removal.
- 3Connotation: Annihilate has a more violent and aggressive connotation than eliminate, which can be used in a more neutral or positive context.
- 4Usage: Eliminate is more commonly used in everyday language, while annihilate is less common and more formal.
Remember this!
Eliminate and annihilate are synonyms that both refer to the removal or destruction of something. However, annihilate is more intense and implies complete and total destruction, often with a violent or aggressive connotation. On the other hand, eliminate is more versatile and can be used in a more neutral or positive context, referring to the partial or complete removal of something unwanted or unnecessary.
