ANNIHILATING
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
• ANNIHILATING (adjective)
Meaning:
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Synonyms:
annihilating; annihilative; withering; devastating
Context examples:
possessing annihilative power / a devastating hurricane / the guns opened a withering fire
Similar:
destructive (causing destruction or much damage)
Meaning:
Making light of
Synonyms:
devastating; annihilating; withering
Context examples:
afire with annihilating invective / a devastating portrait of human folly / to compliments inflated I've a withering reply
Similar:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
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