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Meaning of annihilates
The primary meaning of the word "annihilates" is to completely destroy or wipe out something.
Etymology of annihilates
The word "annihilates" comes from the Latin word "annihilare", which is a combination of "ad-" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "nihil" (meaning "nothing")
Historically, the word has been used to describe complete destruction or the act of making something nonexistent
Synonyms
devastates
demolishes
destroys
eradicates
exterminates
extinguishes
liquidates
obliterates
pulverizes
ravages
ruins
shatters
annihilates
decimates
dismantles
dismantles
dismantles
effaces
eradicates
expunges
extirpates
flattens
laid waste
levels
massacres
napalms
nullifies
pulverizes
razes
reduces
rubbles
ruins
shreds
vaporizes
wipes out
abolishes
abrogates
annihilates
cancels
demolishes
desecrates
devastates
dismantles
effaces
eliminates
eradicates
expunges
exterminates
extinguishes
liquidates
obliterates
quashes
ravages
repeals
rescinds
ruins
shatters
vaporizes
Definitions
- To destroy something completely, so that nothing is left
- * To make something no longer exist or effective
Usage Examples
- The asteroid annihilates the planet, leaving nothing but rubble in its wake
- * The company's financial troubles annihilates their chances of expansion
- * The disease annihilates the infected cells, but also harms the healthy ones
Antonyms
preserves
saves
protects
conserves
defends
safeguards
upholds
maintains
supports
reinforces
revives
rejuvenates
renovates
rebuilds
restores
revamps
renews
reestablishes
reconstructs
reconstitutes
regenerates
revitalizes
strengthens
bolsters
buttresses
cushions
shields
shelters
shields
guards
secures
ensures
insures
warrants
guarantees