annihilated (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/

Definition

To be completely destroyed or defeated, reduced to nothing.

Examples

• The invading army was completely annihilated in the decisive battle.

• A single asteroid impact could annihilate all life on Earth.

• The company's reputation was annihilated after the scandal broke.

How to Use annihilated

be annihilated (prepositional phrase)

To suffer complete destruction or defeat. — "The ancient city was annihilated by the volcanic eruption."

annihilate all hope (collocation)

To destroy all hope or possibility. — "The final defeat annihilated all hope of victory."

Synonyms of annihilated

Words with a similar meaning to annihilated:

• destroyed
• demolished
• obliterated
• eradicated

Antonyms of annihilated

Words with the opposite meaning to annihilated:

• created
• preserved
• restored

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