Obliteration

Synonyms of obliteration

• destruction
• eradication
• annihilation

Antonyms of obliteration

• preservation
• protection
• conservation

Collocations of obliteration

complete obliteration

Frequency: 70 %

The bomb caused complete obliteration of the building.

total obliteration

Frequency: 60 %

The hurricane resulted in total obliteration of the coastal town.

massive obliteration

Frequency: 50 %

The earthquake caused massive obliteration of the city's infrastructure.

swift obliteration

Frequency: 40 %

The virus spread with swift obliteration through the population.

sudden obliteration

Frequency: 35 %

The unexpected explosion led to sudden obliteration of the laboratory.

Idiomatic Expressions for obliteration

• Phrase: obliteration of the past
  Meaning: the act of erasing or getting rid of all traces of the past
  Usage: The new government sought the obliteration of the past regime's influence.