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aniquilante

[a.ni.ki.ˈlɐ̃.tə]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: aniquilantes
annihilating, devastating, crushing
1. Something that annihilates, destroys completely, or overwhelms
The annihilating force of the explosion left nothing standing.
A força aniquilante da explosão não deixou nada de pé.
2. Overwhelmingly destructive or decisive in nature
Her aniquilating argument won the debate completely.
Seu argumento aniquilante venceu o debate completamente.
3. Causing complete mental or emotional devastation
The aniquilating truth was difficult to accept.
A verdade aniquilante foi difícil de aceitar.
NYC Slang
crushing, devastating, killer
Synonyms
devastadorarrebatadoresmagadorfulminantedestrutivo
Antonyms
construtivoedificanterestaurador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aniquilante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
aniquilante
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

golpe aniquilante
verdade aniquilante
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