annihilate
verb (used with object)
to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly.
annihilating
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present participleof annihilate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Jewish holiday Purim celebrates their triumph roughly 2,500 years ago over a minister to the king bent on annihilating the empire’s Jews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
This can see insect species proliferate, annihilating many plant species.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2024
Siegel compared this to humans intentionally annihilating a group of single-celled organisms in Europa's sub-surface oceans.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2023
It started with Yordan Alvarez annihilating a 1-1 fastball, sending a low line drive like a Tiger Woods’ 1-iron over the wall in deep right-center.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
“Suck” is an especially satisfying word, especially annihilating.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
