Associations to the word «Oblivion»

Wiktionary

OBLIVION, noun. The state of forgetfulness or distraction; fig. confused
OBLIVION, noun. The state of being completely forgotten.
OBLIVION, noun. A state of permanent unconsciousness existing after death; A state of nonexistence or nothingness
OBLIVION, noun. (figuratively) a wasteland; a supernatural realm of waste, like hell
OBLIVION, verb. (transitive) To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.

Dictionary definition

OBLIVION, noun. The state of being disregarded or forgotten.
OBLIVION, noun. Total forgetfulness; "he sought the great oblivion of sleep".

Wise words

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