Obliterate
/əˈblɪtəˌreɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To destroy completely or wipe out all traces of something.
The invading army sought to obliterate the city.
Forms
- obliterates
- obliterated
- obliterating
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Commentary
Often used in contexts emphasizing total destruction or removal, precise drafting should clarify scope and extent of obliteration.
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