What is another word for wiping out?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪpɪŋ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

"Wiping out" refers to the complete destruction or annihilation of something. There are several synonyms for this term, including "eradicating," "exterminating," "obliterating," "annihilating," and "decimating." "Eradicating" refers to the complete elimination of something, while "exterminating" implies the removal of a pest or threat. "Obliterating" denotes the complete destruction or obfuscation of something, while "annihilating" means to completely destroy or wipe out. "Decimating" implies the destruction of a large portion of something. These synonyms all suggest the complete elimination of something, whether it be a physical object or an intangible concept.

What are the hypernyms for Wiping out?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Wiping out

  • In economic panics throughout history, the wiping out of the savings accounts of lower earners and the middle class has often led to social revolution, sometimes violent upheavals.
    Nick Clooney
  • I’m used to that. It often seems to me that’s all detective work is — wiping out your false starts and beginning again.
    Agatha Christie
  • I didn't find out she was actually the Queen of the Fey until some time later. Bit of a shock, but I think we could've made a go of it, if she hadn't been so dead set on wiping out the human race.
    Tom Holt
  • The beast is always doomed. It’s better to face the fact honestly and not pretty it up with a lot of lies about blowing off steam and reducing tensions and getting rid of this and that, acting out anxieties, moment of truth. Piddle. There’s an ancient word, I don’t know what language it is. All those arguments are a lot of bazazz. Unless you’re wiping out vermin or hunting for meat to eat, the man who kills animals does so because he likes to kill. And people who like to watch do so because they like to see things being killed.
    Avram Davidson

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