What is "annihilate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does annihilate mean in English? Meaning of annihilate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "annihilate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "annihilate": kill in large numbers

Verb

  • Meaning: kill in large numbers
  • Example: the plague wiped out an entire population
  • Synonyms: annihilate carry off decimate eliminate eradicate extinguish wipe out
  • Hypernyms: kill
  • Pronunciation in UK: /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/

    Synonyms:

    wipe out, exterminate, liquidate, obliterate, decimate, demolish, crush, quell, negate, extinguish, raze, eradicate, quash, murder, annul, invalidate, ruin, massacre, undo, abolish, nullify, vitiate, erase, wrack, slaughter, abate, abrogate, expunge, wreck, extirpate, do in, rub out, finish off, blot out, root out, take out,

    Antonyms:

    create, construct, aid, assist, permit, sanction, protect, validate, institute, legalize, ratify, preserve, revive, build, bear, fix, help, support, save, approve, give birth, establish,

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    annihilate in English: annihilate
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