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Annihilator

One who, or that which, annihilates; as, a fire annihilator.

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Destroyer 76% connected

One who destroys, ruins, kills, or desolates.

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Ruiner 76% connected

One who, or that which, ruins.

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Undoer 76% connected

One who undoes anything; especially, one who ruins another.

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Waster 76% connected

One who, or that which, wastes; one who squanders; one who consumes or expends extravagantly; a spendthrift; a prodigal.

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Eliminate 74% connected

To put out of doors; to expel; to discharge; to release; to set at liberty.

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Eliminate 74% connected

To put out of doors; to expel; to discharge; to release; to set at liberty.

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