annihilates

[US]/ˈænɪhɪˌleɪts/

[UK]/ˌænɪˈhɪləɪts/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.completely destroy or ruin someone or something entirely; obliterate; make something ineffective or invalid; render useless

annihilates all opposition

the new law annihilates any chance of progress.

his relentless ambition annihilates all opposition.

the virus annihilates entire populations of insects.

his crushing defeat annihilates his hopes for the championship.

the army annihilates the enemy forces in a swift and decisive battle.

the meteor shower annihilates any remaining spacecraft.

the fire annihilates the old building, leaving only ashes.

his words annihilate her confidence and self-esteem.

the earthquake annihilates the entire village, leaving no survivors.

his talent annihilates any competition in his field.

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