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Annihilate

Definition

(formal) To completely destroy something or someone, leaving nothing remaining; to cause something to cease to exist or be effective.

Example Sentences

1The asteroid impact was so powerful that it annihilated the entire city, leaving no survivors.
2Can a single event annihilate an entire ecosystem, or is it a gradual process?
3The company's financial struggles led to a decision to annihilate several underperforming departments.
4Try not to annihilate the delicate balance of the aquarium's ecosystem when introducing new fish.
5There are concerns that the proposed policy could annihilate the progress made in reducing carbon emissions over the past decade.

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