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Synonyms of annihilate

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for annihilate is eradicate. Other synonyms of annihilate are destroy. The opposite of annihilate is create.

Synonyms and similar words for annihilate

verbTo reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

  • benothingTo reduce to nothing; annihilate.
  • destroy
  • eradicateTo destroy completely; to reduce to nothing radically; to put an end to.
  • extinguishTo put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.

Opposite of annihilate

verbAntonym(s) of “to reduce to nothing”.

Meaning of annihilate

  1. verb To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.
  2. verb To react with antimatter, producing gamma radiation and (for higher-mass reactants, especially composite particles such as protons) lighter particles (such as pions, muons, and neutrinos).
  3. verb To treat as worthless, to vilify.

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Questions about synonyms of annihilate

What is another word for annihilate?
Annihilate has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eradicate and destroy.
What is the opposite of annihilate?
The opposite of annihilate is create.
What does annihilate mean?
Annihilate means to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

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