Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun oblivion
2 senses of oblivion
Sense 1
oblivion, limbo -- (the state of being disregarded or forgotten)
=> obscurity -- (an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; "he worked in obscurity for many years")
Sense 2
obliviousness, oblivion -- (total forgetfulness; "he sought the great oblivion of sleep")
=> forgetfulness -- (unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember; "his forgetfulness increased as he grew older")