Obliterate

Synonyms of obliterate

• destroy
• annihilate
• erase

Antonyms of obliterate

• maintain
• preserve
• protect

Collocations of obliterate

memory

Frequency: 70 %

The accident obliterated his memory of the event.

enemy

Frequency: 60 %

The army obliterated the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

evidence

Frequency: 50 %

The suspect tried to obliterate all evidence of his involvement in the crime.

record

Frequency: 45 %

The storm obliterated the previous record for rainfall in a single day.

hope

Frequency: 40 %

The news of the failed mission obliterated any hope of a successful outcome.

Idiomatic Expressions for obliterate

• Phrase: obliterate the competition
  Meaning: to defeat or surpass the competition in a way that leaves them far behind
  Usage: The new product launch was so successful that it obliterated the competition, making it the top-selling item in its category.