oblivion

The word “oblivion” has 4 syllables: o-bliv-i-on

It's pronounced as /əˈblɪvɪən/

What is synonym and antonym for oblivion?

In the thesaurus, “oblivion” has 42 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for oblivion

Lethe
abeyance
absentmindedness
absorption
abstraction
amnesia
blackness
blindness
carelessness
darkness
disregard
eclipse
emptiness
extinction
forgetfulness
ignorance
inadvertence
inattention
inattentiveness
incognizance
indifference
innocence
insensibility
insensibleness
limbo
neglect
nescience
nihility
nirvana
nonexistence
nothing
nowhere
nullity
obliviousness
out there
preoccupation
unawareness
unconcern
unconsciousness
unfamiliarity
unmindfulness
void

Antonyms for oblivion

alertness
awareness
caring
cognizance
concern
consciousness
fullness
memory
recall
recollection
regard
remembrance
respect
understanding

Meanings of oblivion

noun
1. The state of forgetting completely, of being oblivious, unconscious, unaware, as when sleeping, drunk, or dead.
2. The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, incl. through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.
3. Amnesty.
verb
1. To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.

Example Sentences

After the passage of centuries, the once-great empire faded into oblivion, its legacy remembered only in history books.
The actor's scandalous behavior threatened to plunge his career into oblivion, tarnishing his reputation irreparably.
As the aging author's works fell into oblivion, literary enthusiasts sought to revive interest in her forgotten novels.
The ancient ruins stood as silent witnesses to the civilization's descent into oblivion, a haunting reminder of its former glory.
The passage of time has a way of consigning even the most significant events to oblivion, rendering them mere footnotes in the annals of history

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oblivion, such as: Lethe, abeyance, absentmindedness, absorption, abstraction, alertness, amnesia.

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