aniquilamento
[a.ni.ki.la.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: aniquilamentos
annihilation
1. The act or process of completely destroying or eliminating something or someone
The annihilation of the enemy forces was swift and decisive.
O aniquilamento das forças inimigas foi rápido e decisivo.
2. The state of being completely destroyed or reduced to nothing
The building faced total annihilation in the explosion.
O edifício enfrentou aniquilamento total na explosão.
3. Psychological or spiritual obliteration; complete defeat or humiliation
He suffered a complete annihilation of his reputation.
Ele sofreu um aniquilamento completo de sua reputação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
aniquilamento em massa (mass annihilation)
aniquilamento total (total annihilation)
levar ao aniquilamento (to lead to annihilation)
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