obliterate

//əˈblɪtəˌreɪt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

obliterateInfinitive
obliteratePresent tense
obliteratedPast tense
obliteratedPast participle
obliteratingPresent participle
obliteratesThird-person singular
1

To destroy completely, leaving no trace behind.

The explosion obliterated the old building.

2

To remove or erase all signs of something, making it unrecognizable or invisible.

The heavy snow obliterated all traces of the footprints.

3

To defeat decisively or overwhelmingly.

Our team obliterated the opponents in the final match.