Synonyms for

Wipeout

Verb / ˈwaɪˌpaʊt / Another word for wipeout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden and complete defeat or failure

Synonyms & similar words

destruction demolition collapse debacle disaster fiasco failure loss rout ruin setback trouncing upset washout blowout defeat overthrow overturn trouncing vanquishment whitewash beating

Example sentences

  1. The surfer experienced a wipeout after catching a big wave.
  2. The company's financials took a wipeout after the stock market crashed.
  3. The politician's campaign suffered a wipeout after a scandal was exposed.
  4. The soccer team suffered a wipeout in the championship game.
  5. The skier narrowly avoided a wipeout on the icy slope.

Quotes

  • "I hate to say this, but this place is getting to me. I think I'm getting the fear." - Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  • "I love the sound of breaking waves, and the smell of salt in the air. It's a cleansing experience that lets me empty out my brain and just be in the moment." - Drew Barrymore
  • "In a wave, there is no such thing as luck - there is either position or missed opportunity." - Kelly Slater

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