Extirpate
verb | /extirpate/
To eradicate or remove completely, especially something harmful or deeply rooted.
Extirpate
verb | /extirpate/
Advanced WordsHARDTo eradicate or remove completely, especially something harmful or deeply rooted.
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"The campaign sought to extirpate the invasive plant from the wetlands. Means: The campaign aimed to remove the invasive plant completely from the wetlands."
"The reformers hoped to extirpate corruption from public life. Means: The reformers wanted to eliminate corruption entirely from public life."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of extirpate as pulling something out by its roots until none remains.
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