obliterating

The word “obliterating” has 5 syllables: o-blit-er-a-ting.

It's pronounced as /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for obliterating?

In the thesaurus, “obliterating” has 17 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obliterating along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obliterating

  • abolishing
  • annihilate
  • black out
  • destroying
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • eradicating
  • erase
  • erasing
  • expunge
  • exterminate
  • knock out
  • obscure
  • ravage
  • smash
  • wash out
  • wipe out

Antonyms for obliterating

  • add
  • aid
  • assist
  • bear
  • build
  • building
  • conserving
  • constructing
  • create
  • creating
  • fix
  • forming
  • help
  • making
  • preserving
  • protecting
  • revive
  • saving

Meanings of obliterating

  • verb
    1. To remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy.

Example Sentences

  • The tornado's ferocious winds were obliterating, tearing apart homes and uprooting trees in its path.
  • The novel's plot twist was obliterating, shattering readers' expectations and leaving them in awe.
  • The surgeon's precise incisions were obliterating the tumor, offering hope for the patient's recovery.
  • The boxer delivered a series of obliterating blows, quickly overwhelming his opponent and securing a knockout victory.
  • The wildfire's flames were obliterating entire forests, leaving behind charred landscapes devoid of life.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obliterating, such as: abolishing, add, aid, annihilate, assist, bear, black out.

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