wipe out
The phrase "wipe out" is versatile and can describe actions ranging from complete destruction to physical exhaustion or failure.
Definition
B2General
(common)To destroy or remove something completely.
Example
- The hurricane wiped out the entire coastal village.
B2Sports
(informal)To fall or crash, especially in activities like surfing or skateboarding.
Example
- The surfer wiped out on the huge wave.
B2General
(informal)To exhaust or deplete someone or something entirely.
Example
- The long hike completely wiped me out.
B2Finance
(informal)To cause financial ruin or bankruptcy.
Example
- The economic crisis wiped out many small businesses.
B2Data
(technical)To erase or remove data or information.
Example
- She accidentally wiped out the entire database.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wipe out":
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