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Definition of: obliterate
(ə·blit′ə·rāt) v.t. ·at·ed, ·at·ing
1. To destroy utterly; leave no trace of.
2. To blot or wipe out; erase, as writing. See synonyms under ABOLISH, ANNUL, CANCEL. [<L obliteratus, pp. of obliterare blot out <ob- against, upon + litera a letter]
—ob·lit′er·a′·tion noun
—ob·lit′er·a′tive adjective
—ob·lit′er·a′tor noun
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