CEFR C1

annihilation

noun

Meaning

Complete destruction or obliteration.

Examples

The asteroid impact caused the annihilation of the dinosaur population.
The general ordered the annihilation of the enemy's forces to secure victory.

Synonyms: destruction, obliteration, eradication, extinction, demolition

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annihilation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/

Definition

Complete destruction or obliteration.

Examples

The asteroid impact caused the annihilation of the dinosaur population.
The general ordered the annihilation of the enemy's forces to secure victory.
Scientists study particle-antiparticle annihilation in physics experiments.

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