Meaning & use
annihilate
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To destroy something or someone completely and utterly.
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The bombing campaign annihilated the entire village.
The champion annihilated her opponent in straight sets.
A note on using this word
Annihilate is a strong, absolute word implying total destruction, and it is often used hyperbolically in casual speech about sports or competition.
Words with a similar meaning
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