Meaning
The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French annihilation, from Latin annihilātiō. By surface analysis, annihilate + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
extinctioneradicationobliterationdisintegrationabolitionamputationabolishmentabscissionannulmentbane
Antonyms
creationgeneration
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: