anéantir
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anéantir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to destroy
Pendant la guerre, les forces ennemies ont anéanti tout le quartier.During the war, enemy forces destroyed the entire neighborhood.
b. to annihilate
Le héros de ce livre veut anéantir les envahisseurs et rétablir la paix dans le pays.The hero in this book wants to annihilate the invaders and reestablish peace in the land.
c. to wipe out
Dans ce film, des extraterrestres tentent d'anéantir la ville de New York.In this movie, aliens try to wipe out New York City.
2. (figurative) (to demoralize)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to devastate (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La nouvelle des pertes a anéanti le commandant.News of the casualties devastated the commander.
b. to destroy (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La rupture a anéanti mon ami Mamadou, qui était si amoureux.The breakup destroyed my friend Mamadou, who was so much in love.
c. to crush (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les enfants ont été anéantis par la perte soudaine de leur mère.The children were crushed by the sudden loss of their mother.
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