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

Words with a similar meaning to obliterating:

• erase
• destroy
• demolish
• annihilate

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