Meaning of the word "wipe out" in English

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wipe out

US /waɪp aʊt/

UK /waɪp aʊt/

to destroy completely

Example:

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The flood threatened to wipe out the entire village.

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A single asteroid could wipe out life on Earth.

Synonym:

annihilate eradicate obliterate decimate extinguish

to make someone very tired or exhausted

Example:

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The long journey really wiped me out.

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Working two jobs can quickly wipe out your energy.

Synonym:

exhaust fatigue tire out wear out drain

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