Definitions

wipe out

VERB

destroy; get rid of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish annihilate cancel decimate eliminate eradicate erase exterminate extinguish kill obliterate remove slaughter uproot

WEAK

X out abate black out blot out delete efface expunge extirpate massacre root out slay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bear create establish fix give birth help institute plant ratify sow uphold

WEAK

build

Example Sentences

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The Nobel laureate, dubbed the “godfather of AI” for his work on artificial neural networks, warns of a 10% to 20% chance AI will wipe out humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

Sunrun is likely to wipe out most of its losses for 2026 thanks to Wednesday’s gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Refinancing your auto loan with good credit might save you money, but longer terms can wipe out the savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Preparing for a gnarly thunderstorm that would probably wipe out our power?

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

It was determined to wipe out railway competition by whatever means necessary.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser

wipe out

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