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ANNIHILATING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does annihilating mean?
• ANNIHILATING (adjective)
The adjective ANNIHILATING has 2 senses:
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
2. making light of
Familiarity information: ANNIHILATING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Synonyms:
annihilating; annihilative; devastating; withering
Context example:
the guns opened a withering fire
Similar:
destructive (causing destruction or much damage)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Making light of
Synonyms:
annihilating; devastating; withering
Context example:
to compliments inflated I've a withering reply
Similar:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
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