eradicate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.
to eradicate smallpox throughout the world.
- Synonyms:
- annihilate, exterminate, uproot, obliterate
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to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent.
to eradicate a spot.
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to pull up by the roots.
to eradicate weeds.
verb
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to obliterate; stamp out
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to pull or tear up by the roots
Related Words
See abolish.
Other Word Forms
- eradicable adjective
- eradicably adverb
- eradicant adjective
- eradication noun
- eradicative adjective
- eradicator noun
- noneradicative adjective
- uneradicated adjective
- uneradicative adjective
Etymology
Origin of eradicate
First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin ērādīcātus “rooted out” (past participle of ērādīcāre ), equivalent to ē- e- 1 + rādīc- (stem of rādīx ) root 1 + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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While prices have not yet increased in turn, this will likely be the result if the outbreak is not eradicated.
From BBC
It's a Sin writer Russell T Davies has warned "the fight is not over" when it comes to eradicating HIV.
From BBC
City's statement added: "We regret any offence these chants may have caused and will continue to work with supporter groups and officials from both clubs to eradicate hateful chanting from this fixture."
From BBC
“We regret any offense these chants may have caused and will continue to work with supporter groups and officials from both clubs to eradicate hateful chanting from this fixture,” City added.
From Seattle Times
Many of the traditional playground rules have been eradicated.
From Seattle Times
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