CEFR C1

obliterating

verb

Meaning

Destroying something completely so that no trace remains.

Examples

The heavy rain was obliterating the chalk drawings on the sidewalk.
The new software is obliterating the need for manual data entry.

Synonyms: erase, destroy, demolish, annihilate

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obliterating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Destroying something completely so that no trace remains.

Examples

The heavy rain was obliterating the chalk drawings on the sidewalk.
The new software is obliterating the need for manual data entry.
The army succeeded in obliterating the enemy's fortifications.

How to Use obliterating

obliterate something (collocation): To destroy a specific object or concept. — "The storm obliterated the coastline."
be obliterated by something (collocation): To be destroyed by an external force (passive voice). — "The evidence was obliterated by the fire."

Synonyms of obliterating

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