Synonyms for

Obliterate

Verb / ʌˈblɪtɜ:ˌeɪt / Another word for obliterate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to destroy completely; wipe out

Synonyms & similar words

wipeout blottedout veil blotout efface hide obscure obliterated kill annihilate eradicate exterminate extinguish demolish devastate eliminate eradicate expunge exterminate liquidate razed ruin smash spoil total undo vanquish wreck

Example sentences

  1. The tornado will obliterate everything in its path.
  2. He tried to obliterate the evidence of his mistake.
  3. The army was ordered to obliterate the enemy forces.
  4. The fire threatened to obliterate the entire forest.
  5. The computer virus could potentially obliterate all of the company's data.

Quotes

  • “The only way to deal with fear is to obliterate it.” - Dorothy Rowe
  • “A single idea, if it is right, saves us the labor of an infinity of experiences.” - Jacques Maritain
  • “A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.” - Alexander Pope

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