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Oblivion

Uh-BLIH-vee-uhn

/ʌˈblɪviːʌn/

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oblivion

Dictionary meaning

Total forgetfulness.

Examples

  • They sought the great oblivion of sleep to avoid thinking about the day's traumatic events.

Synonyms: obliviousness

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