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What is another word for Obliterative?

Pronunciation: [əblˈɪtəɹətˌɪv] (IPA)

When looking for synonyms for the word "obliterative," one could use words such as destructive, annihilative, eradicative, or demolishing. Other options include the words ruinous, devastating, or withering. These words all convey a sense of overwhelming destruction or annihilation. Another option could be to use the word "obliterating" instead, which has a similar meaning but may flow better in certain contexts. Whichever synonym is chosen, it should communicate a sense of complete obliteration or destruction, indicating that something is being wiped out entirely without the possibility of recovery.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Obliterative

We here find some of the most interesting examples of Obliterative coloring that occur in nature.
"Butterflies Worth Knowing"
Clarence M. Weed
One who will observe the habits of our Angle-wings and other butterflies which have Obliterative coloring of the under wing surface can easily learn that these insects select rather carefully the places where they alight.
"Butterflies Worth Knowing"
Clarence M. Weed
How then could they hurt each other-why should they fear it-when they were all wandering home to the black, Obliterative bosom of their grandmother Night?
"Paul Faber, Surgeon"
George MacDonald

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