annihilation
Translation
complete destruction, obliteration
Examples
They feared the annihilation of their culture.
They feared the annihilation of their culture.
The team suffered a complete annihilation in the final.
The team suffered a complete annihilation in the final.
Grammar Patterns
annihilation of ((sth.)) the complete destruction of (sth.) They feared the annihilation of their culture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destruction, obliteration, extermination
Etymology
From the verb 'annihilate', from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'nihil' (nothing). The '-ion' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to annihilate'. It's the state of being brought to nothing.