Definitions

1. verb

to destroy completely, so that nothing is left

“The earthquake obliterated entire neighborhoods.”

2. verb

to remove or wipe out something completely, such as information or a record

“The company tried to obliterate any evidence of the data breach.”

3. noun

the act of destroying something completely

“The obliteration of the city was a result of the war.”

4. noun

a complete destruction of something, especially a city or area

“The city suffered a terrible obliteration during the bombing.”