wipe out

US /waɪp aʊt/

UK /waɪp aʊt/

1.

to destroy completely

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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.

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annihilate eradicate obliterate decimate extinguish

2.

to make someone very tired or exhausted

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The long journey really wiped me out.

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Working two jobs can quickly wipe out your energy.

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exhaust fatigue tire out wear out drain

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wipe baby wipe wet wipe wipe down wipe up wipe the floor with out-and-out