Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nuke
verb, noun
/nuk/
Definition
To destroy or severely damage something using nuclear weapons or, informally, to destroy completely using any means.
Examples
- The military decided to nuke the enemy stronghold.
- In a debate, he felt that his arguments were nuke-proof against criticism.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘nuke’ can refer to any intense or overwhelming force that obliterates or leaves something in ruins.
Synonyms
- destroy
- obliterate
- eradicate
- annihilate
