Definition of obliterate
Etymology
From Latin obliteratum, past participle of obliterare ("ob"- against + "litera" - letter) meaning to erase.
Pronunciation
Verb
to obliterate (third-person singular simple present obliterates, present participle obliterating, simple past and past participle obliterated)
- To remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy.
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