annihilate

mastery
/əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt/verb

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What does 'annihilate' mean in this sentence?

of all the opinions which Antiquity hath had of men in gross, those which I most willingly embrace, and whereon I take most hold, are such as most vilifie, condemne, and annihilate us.