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How do you spell Annihilate?

Correct spelling

annihilate

Two N's, then HIL like 'hill' - remember NIHIL means 'nothing' in Latin

Why is annihilate spelled this way?

From Latin annihilare, to reduce to nothing. AD (to) + NIHIL (nothing). To annihilate is to make something into nothing — complete destruction that leaves no trace.

Common misspellings of annihilate

anihilateannilateannihlateannihillate

Example

The asteroid impact would annihilate all life on the planet.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell annihilate?+
The correct spelling is "annihilate". Two N's, then HIL like 'hill' - remember NIHIL means 'nothing' in Latin
Is it anihilate or annihilate?+
The correct spelling is "annihilate", not "anihilate".

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