Eradicate

/ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove or destroy all traces of something.

The organization aims to eradicate poverty in the region.

To put an end to; eliminate completely.

Scientists are working to eradicate diseases like polio and smallpox.

To obliterate or wipe out.

The invasive species was eradicated from the island through a concerted effort.

To root out or get rid of something undesirable.

Efforts to eradicate corruption have been met with mixed results.

To destroy something at its roots.

New measures were introduced to eradicate discrimination in the workplace.

Derived from the Latin 'eradicare', meaning 'to root out'.

eradicate a disease

To completely eliminate a disease from a population.

eradicate an issue

To completely solve or remove a problem.

eradication

The act of completely destroying or removing something.

eradicable

Capable of being eradicated.

Wipe out

We're going to wipe out the competition.

Nix

They decided to nix that plan completely.