obliterate

auslöschen; vernichten; zerstören

Example sentences with “obliterate”

  1. The storm threatened to obliterate the village. (Der Sturm drohte, das Dorf auszulöschen.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best German verb for 'obliterate'?

The verb 'auslöschen' is ideal for 'obliterate'. It is a separable verb ('ich lösche aus'). 'Vernichten' is also common for physical destruction.