Predicate: obliterate

obliterate: Frames file for 'obliterate' based on automatic expansion of 'destroy' Levin class (cl 44).

Roleset id: obliterate.01 , destroy, vncls: 44, framnet:

obliterate.01: Verbnet predicts an instrumental subject. They also bring the distinction between agent and instrument down to intentionality, which we've been trying to avoid. If you feel you can consistently make that decision, go ahead; otherwise only use arg2 when there is also an arg0.

Roles:

        Arg0: destroyer (vnrole: 44-agent)
        Arg1: thing destroyed (vnrole: 44-patient)
        Arg2: instrument of destruction (vnrole: 44-instrument)

Example: no instrument

        Program traders argue that a reinstatement of the rule would
        obliterate the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock
        markets.

        Arg0: a reinstatement of the rule
        Argm-mod: would
        Rel: obliterate
        Arg1: the ``pricing efficiency'' of the futures and stock markets

Example: with instrument

        Mary obliterated John's fragile self-esteem with a single dirty look.

        Arg0: Mary
        Rel: obliterated
        Arg1: John's fragile self-esteem
        Arg2: with a single dirty look