annihilative meaning

UK US /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪŋ/ 5 syllables

annihilative (adjective): wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.

Definition of annihilative

  1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
    • possessing annihilative power
    • a devastating hurricane
    • the guns opened a withering fire

    Synonyms: annihilating, devastating, withering

    Similar: destructive

    Related forms: annihilate

How to pronounce annihilative

annihilative is pronounced /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪŋ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in VE · 12-letter words

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