By a lie a man throws away and, as it were, annihilates his dignity as a man.
Source: tatoeba (891121)
Annihilates
Synonyms for "annihilates" (11 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Strong matches (3)
Verb(3 words)
Related words (5)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: convert energy, crush, destroy, exterminate, hammer.
- Sentence evidence is available for annihilates, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "annihilates".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "annihilates"
Keep "annihilates" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "annihilates" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "annihilates", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "annihilates" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
9 entriesantiparticle annihilationcrushdecimateexterminateobliterateoutclassparticle annihilationtrouncewipe out
Collocations
6 entriesannihilation eventenergy releasemass conversionparticle annihilationtotal destructionutter annihilation
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
A nation that annihilates all the native nations and cultures of two continents, North America and Australia, then drops two nuclear bombs on a densely populated island, would be feared even by aliens.
Source: tatoeba (2207641)
In order to justify its war crimes, the United States bombards and annihilates entire countries in the name of liberty and democracy. Of course, companies that sell missiles to the Pentagon, as well as mercenary companies, have very little to do with liberty and democracy. In order to have more petroleum, the American economy needs to decimate millions of lives, and these wars are also beneficial to companies that sell weapons or rent out killers.
Source: tatoeba (10658687)
America invades and annihilates countries that are weak and small, but faced with Russia, it won't be able to do anything.
Source: tatoeba (12623159)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "annihilates"?
Closest matches include convert energy, crush, destroy, exterminate, hammer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "annihilates"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.