CEFR C1

obliteration

noun

Meaning

The act or process of destroying something completely, so that nothing is left of it.

Examples

The obliteration of the ancient city was a tragic loss for history.
Nuclear war would result in the obliteration of civilization.

Synonyms: annihilation, destruction, erasure, extinction

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obliteration (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act or process of destroying something completely, so that nothing is left of it.

Examples

The obliteration of the ancient city was a tragic loss for history.
Nuclear war would result in the obliteration of civilization.
The heavy rain led to the obliteration of the footprints in the mud.

How to Use obliteration

obliteration of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being destroyed or wiped out. — "The obliteration of the rainforest poses a threat to biodiversity."

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