obliterate
/əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/verb
To destroy something so completely that nothing remains.
Example sentence
- “The flood obliterated the small village by the river.”
From the Latin for blotting out letters. Total erasure, a step beyond 'destroy'.
Featured as word of the day on January 1, 2026.
Related words
oblivionThe condition of being completely forgotten, or of noticing nothing around you.obligatoryRequired by law, rules, or duty; something you must do.obliviousNot noticing or not aware of what is happening around you (usually followed by to or of).objectiveBased on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; fair and unbiased.obscureTo cover something up or block it from view.obfuscateTo make something confusing or difficult to understand on purpose.