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annihilation

/ˌænɪhɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does annihilation mean?

noun

The act of destroying something completely, or the state of being completely destroyed. The complete destruction of something, especially a planet or a species.

Example

"The asteroid's impact caused the annihilation of all life on the planet."

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