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obliterated

[/əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
obliterado
1. completely destroyed or wiped out; made unrecognizable
The ancient city was obliterated by the volcanic eruption.
A cidade antiga foi obliterada pela erupção vulcânica.
2. removed from sight or memory; erased
The graffiti was obliterated from the wall.
A pichação foi obliterada da parede.
3. in a state of intoxication or unconsciousness (informal)
He was completely obliterated after the party.
Ele estava completamente alcoolizado após a festa.
NYC Slang
wiped out / demolished / trashed
Synonyms
destroyederasedannihilatedwiped outeliminateddemolished
Antonyms
preservedcreatedbuiltrestoredmaintained

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obliterado/apagado/destruído
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
obliterado/destruído
Formal and academic contexts preferred
Rio de Janeiro
apagado/destruído
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
obliterado/apagado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

obliterated from memory - completamente esquecido
obliterated into oblivion - destruído completamente
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