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ANNIHILATING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does annihilating mean? 

ANNIHILATING (adjective)
  The adjective ANNIHILATING has 2 senses:

1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destructionplay

2. making light ofplay

  Familiarity information: ANNIHILATING used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ANNIHILATING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

Synonyms:

annihilating; annihilative; devastating; withering

Context example:

the guns opened a withering fire

Similar:

destructive (causing destruction or much damage)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Making light of

Synonyms:

annihilating; devastating; withering

Context example:

to compliments inflated I've a withering reply

Similar:

disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)


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