Synonyms for annihilative
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Destructive
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Serving to annihilate; radically destructive.
In the 21st century, almost all leading countries of the world possess annihilative atomic weapons.
Example sentences
- destructive Excessive drinking is destructive of our health.
- devastating The depredation of the courthouse was devastating.
- withering All the carnations I grow end up withering.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| annihilative | falling | |
| destructive | steady | |
| devastating | rising | |
| withering | rising | |
| annihilating | steady | |
| eradicative | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- withering3
- 11 letters
- destructive3, devastating4, eradicative
- 12 letters
- annihilating5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (withering3 = 3 syllables).