obliteration
[uh-blit-uh-rey-shuh n]
noun
the act of obliterating or the state of being obliterated.
Pathology, Surgery. the removal of a part as a result of disease or surgery.
Origin of obliteration
1650–60; < Latin oblitterātiōn- (stem of oblitterātiō), equivalent to oblitterāt(us) (see obliterate) + -iōn- -ion
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Related Words for obliteration
ruination, undoing, liquidation, downfall, extinction, end, eradication, ruin, havoc, subversion, overthrow, extirpation, murder, massacre, invalidation, slaughter, bane, elimination, carnage, lossExamples from the Web for obliteration
Historical Examples of obliteration
Obliteration of a portion of the Urethra, remedied by an operation.
There was no springing to her side; no rapture of declared affection; no obliteration of her shame.
The ManBram Stoker
The obliteration of Desire is the first aim of the Buddhist.
Indian Myth and LegendDonald Alexander Mackenzie
Moses seeks the obliteration of his name, unless Israel was pardoned.
Christmas EvansPaxton Hood
Nothing but fish stands between their town and obliteration.
Through Arctic LaplandCutcliffe Hyne
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper