ANNIHILATORY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

annihilatory

adjective

Definition of annihilatory

as in devastating

causing or tending to cause destruction the annihilatory power of atomic bombs

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Here are a few of the fronts on which that undeclared war is being fought, with devastating consequences for the next generation of Americans.

— David Wippman, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Twenty-five years after the devastating terror attacks, the retired Bountiful, Utah, resident still carries the memories of that day — not only the fear and uncertainty, but also the camaraderie and grief shared by those around him.

— Kaanita Iyer, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of devastating

Adjective

Large, destructive waves and life-threatening rip currents are forecast across many Hawaiian shorelines during the next several days.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
America’s sense of security was smashed with apocalyptic fury Tuesday when the most destructive and meticulously planned terror attack in history shattered two of the country’s most potent symbols.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of destructive

Adjective

The disastrous late-August flash flooding near Phantom Ranch struck below the burn scar left by that blaze, the National Weather Service said.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
The bill for the disastrous Leonard era now includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning, two-time MVP — 10 first-round picks and two additional pick swaps.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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