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    Extirpate

    /ˈɛk.stɪr.peɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to root out and destroy completely.
    The conservationists worked tirelessly to extirpate invasive species from the national park.
    to remove or destroy completely; eradicate.
    The team was determined to extirpate the disease from the population.
    to remove all traces of something.
    The cleanup crew was called in to extirpate the oil spill from the coastline.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extirpare', from 'ex-' (out) + 'stirps' (root).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extirpate a problem
    To completely eradicate a specific issue.
    extirpate evil
    To root out and destroy malevolent influences.
    extirpate from existence
    To completely remove something so it no longer exists.

    Related Words

    destroy
    To cause the destruction of something.
    eradicate
    To completely eliminate or destroy something.
    eliminate
    To completely remove or get rid of something.

    Slang Meanings

    Wipe out
    They plan to wipe out all traces of the old regime.
    Purge
    It's time to purge those bad habits from your life.