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.

Synonyms of annihilation

Words with a similar meaning to annihilation:

• destruction
• obliteration
• eradication
• extinction
• demolition

Antonyms of annihilation

Words with the opposite meaning to annihilation:

• creation
• preservation
• genesis

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