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annihilate

[əˈnaɪəleɪt]

annihilate Definition

to destroy completely, so that nothing remains.

Using annihilate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "annihilate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bomb could annihilate the entire city.

  • Example

    The disease nearly annihilated the population.

  • Example

    The army was annihilated in the battle.

annihilate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for annihilate

Antonyms for annihilate

Phrases with annihilate

  • to defeat or eliminate all rivals or competitors

    Example

    Our company's new product is so innovative that it will annihilate the competition.

  • self-annihilation

    the act of destroying oneself or one's own interests

    Example

    His addiction led to his self-annihilation.

  • the belief that after death, humans cease to exist entirely

    Example

    Annihilationism is a controversial doctrine in some religious circles.

Origins of annihilate

from Latin 'ad-' meaning 'completely' + 'nihil' meaning 'nothing'

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Summary: annihilate in Brief

'Annihilate' [əˈnaɪəleɪt] means to completely destroy something so that nothing remains. It is often used in contexts of warfare, disease, or competition. Examples include 'The bomb could annihilate the entire city,' and 'Our company's new product is so innovative that it will annihilate the competition.' 'Annihilate' has formal synonyms like 'eradicate,' and informal ones like 'wipe out' or 'take out.'