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OBLITERATING

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Obliterating.

Obliterating - as an adjective satellite

Reduced to nothingness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blotted outobliterated

Obliterating - as a verb

Mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

Example: "Kill these lines in the president's speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wipe out

Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Example: "A hidden message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blot outhideobscureveil
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove completely from recognition or memory

Example: "Efface the memory of the time in the camps"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
efface

Do away with completely, without leaving a trace

Example Sentences

"She frowned at the obliterating noise of the construction site."
"His formidable opponent delivered an obliterating blow."
"The obliterating force of the explosion shattered nearby windows."
"The powerful tornado had an obliterating effect on the small town."
"The army used heavy artillery to launch an obliterating attack."
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Word Game Points

Is OBLITERATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obliterating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBLITERATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OBLITERATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obliterating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBLITERATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OBLITERATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obliterating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBLITERATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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