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!
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The bomb could annihilate the entire city.
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The disease nearly annihilated the population.
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The army was annihilated in the battle.
annihilate Synonyms and Antonyms
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
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His addiction led to his self-annihilation.
the belief that after death, humans cease to exist entirely
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Annihilationism is a controversial doctrine in some religious circles.
Origins of annihilate
from Latin 'ad-' meaning 'completely' + 'nihil' meaning 'nothing'
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.'
