Found 2 items, similar to oblivion.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: oblivion
oblivion
n 1: the state of being disregarded or forgotten [syn:
limbo]
2: total forgetfulness;
“he sought the great oblivion of sleep”
[syn:
obliviousness]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Oblivion
Oblivion
\Ob*liv"i*on\, n. [L. oblivio, akin to oblivisci to
forget: cf. OF. oblivion.]
1. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten;
cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
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Second childishness and mere oblivion. --Shak.
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Among our crimes oblivion may be set. --Dryden
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The origin of our city will be buried in eternal
oblivion. --W. Irving.
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2. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon;
as, an act of oblivion. --Sir J. Davies.
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Syn: See
Forgetfulness.
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