obliterate

Meanings

• Verb

  To destroy completely; make no trace of; eliminate entirely.

• Verb

  To make (something) unrecognizable or unintelligible.

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obliterate
eradicate , eliminate , vacillate , consolate , animate

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Variants

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obliterate , obliterated , obliterates , obliterating , obliteration , obliterations , obliterator , obliterators

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Forms

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obliterated, obliterates, obliterating, obliteratedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word obliterare, meaning 'to make blank' or 'to erase'.

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Trivia

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1. The term obliterate is often used in science fiction and fantasy to describe the erasure or destruction of entire civilizations or planets.

2. The word obliterate comes from the Latin word obliterare, which means 'to make blank' or 'to erase'.

3. The process of obliterating something is often irreversible, making it a powerful and final act.

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Related Concepts

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1. Erase: To remove or delete information, often by overwriting it with new data.

2. Destroy: To cause complete ruin or damage to something.

3. Memory: The ability to recall past experiences or information.

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Culture

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In literature, obliterate is often used to describe the erasure or destruction of something, such as memories, history, or evidence. In art, it can refer to the deliberate destruction or concealment of parts of a work.

How to Memorize "obliterate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large eraser being used to completely cover or remove something, such as a mark on a chalkboard or a stain on a shirt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of complete destruction or erasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a sentence or acronym, to help remember the meaning of the word.

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