Obliterator: meaning, definitions and examples

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obliterator

[ əˈblɪtəreɪtər ]

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weaponry

A device or weapon that completely destroys or obliterates something, especially on a large scale.

Synonyms

annihilator, destroyer, eradicator, exterminator

Examples of usage

The obliterator was designed to wipe out entire cities in a matter of seconds.
The alien invaders unleashed their powerful obliterator, leaving nothing but rubble in its wake.

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fantasy genre

A magical artifact or being with the power to erase or eliminate anything from existence.

Synonyms

eliminator, eradicator, nullifier, vanquisher

Examples of usage

The hero sought the legendary obliterator to vanquish the dark sorcerer.
The ancient tome spoke of a powerful obliterator capable of undoing the fabric of reality itself.

Translations

Translations of the word "obliterator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destruidor

🇮🇳 विनाशक

🇩🇪 Vernichter

🇮🇩 penghancur

🇺🇦 руйнівник

🇵🇱 niszczyciel

🇯🇵 破壊者 (はかいしゃ)

🇫🇷 destructeur

🇪🇸 destructor

🇹🇷 yok edici

🇰🇷 파괴자 (파괴자)

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 ničitel

🇸🇰 ničiteľ

🇨🇳 毁灭者 (huǐmiè zhě)

🇸🇮 uničevalec

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 жойғыш

🇬🇪 განმადგურებელი

🇦🇿 məhv edən

🇲🇽 destructor

Word origin

The word 'obliterator' originated from the Latin word 'obliterare', meaning 'to cause to disappear'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The concept of complete destruction or erasure has been a theme throughout history, from ancient mythologies to modern science fiction. The term 'obliterator' is often associated with powerful and devastating forces that can wipe out anything in their path.