obliteration

The word “obliteration” has 5 syllables: o-blit-er-a-tion

It's pronounced as /əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for obliteration?

In the thesaurus, “obliteration” has 73 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obliteration

abolishing
abolition
annihilation
assassinating
assassination
bane
blotting out
breakup
canceling
cancellation
carnage
collapse
crashing
crossing out
crushing
decimation
deleting
deletion
demolishment
demolition
depredation
desolation
despoilment
despoliation
destruction
devastation
disintegrating
disintegration
dismantlement
disrupting
dissolution
dissolving
downfall
effacement
effacing
elimination
end
eradication
execution
expunction
expunging
extermination
extinction
extinguishing
extinguishment
extirpation
havoc
invalidating
invalidation
killing
liquidation
loss
massacre
mincemeat
murder
overthrow
ravaging
rubbing out
ruin
ruination
sacking
scratching out
shattering
slaughter
slaying
subjugation
subversion
subverting
undoing
wastage
wiping out
wreckage
wrecking

Antonyms for obliteration

accomplishment
birth
building
conservation
construction
creation
erection
preservation
protection
raising
re-creation
reclamation
reconstruction
refurbishment
regeneracy
remodeling
renovation
rescue
restoration
salvage
salvation
saving
success

Meanings of obliteration

noun
1. The total destruction of something.
2. The cancellation, erasure or deletion of something.
3. The cancellation of the function, structure, or both of a vessel or organ; for example, the occlusion of the lumen of a duct, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel, be it solely functional (as when squeezed by nearby mass effect or inflammation) or both structural and functional (as when clogged with thrombus, embolus, or fibrosis).

Example Sentences

The nuclear explosion resulted in the complete obliteration of the city, leaving behind only ruins.
The artist's bold strokes seemed to invite obliteration, as layers of paint were added and scraped away to reveal hidden depths.
The ancient manuscript was at risk of obliteration due to its fragile condition, prompting urgent conservation efforts.
The invading army's relentless bombardment led to the obliteration of strategic military targets, crippling the enemy's defenses.
Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal regions, with rising sea levels threatening the obliteration of entire communities.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obliteration, such as: abolishing, abolition, accomplishment, annihilation, assassinating, assassination, bane.

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