verb · Medium SAT word

    Obliterate

    destroy; mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

    Obliterate in a sentence

    The explosion obliterated the building leaving only rubble.

    Synonyms for obliterate

    Antonyms for obliterate

    • create
    • preserve
    • maintain

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    Vocabulary like obliterate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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