Meaning of the word annihilation in English

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annihilation

US /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the complete destruction of something

Example:
The city faced total annihilation after the bombing.
The team suffered a humiliating annihilation in the final match.
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