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ANNIHILATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does annihilative mean?
• ANNIHILATIVE (adjective)
The adjective ANNIHILATIVE has 1 sense:
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Familiarity information: ANNIHILATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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)
Derivation:
annihilate (kill in large numbers)
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