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oblivion - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'oblivion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Oblivion [ n.]
- The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
- Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion.

Meaning of 'oblivion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . oblivion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- total forgetfulness
Example in sentence:
  • he sought the great oblivion of sleep

Nearby Words:

oblanceolate oblata oblate oblateness oblati oblation oblationer oblatrate oblatration oblatum

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