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    Exterminar (en. Exterminate)

    /eks-ter-mi-nar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To definitively eliminate a living being.
    The use of pesticides can exterminate pests more quickly.
    El uso de pesticidas puede exterminar a las plagas más rápidamente.
    To destroy a group or population in its entirety.
    The war was waged with the aim of exterminating the enemy population.
    La guerra se llevó a cabo con el objetivo de exterminar a la población enemiga.
    To end something drastically.
    The government implemented measures to exterminate corruption.
    El gobierno implementó medidas para exterminar la corrupción.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exterminare', which means 'to expel from the house'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exterminate a pest
    Eliminate a set of insects or rodents that cause damage.
    exterminar una plaga
    exterminate the competition
    Overcome or eliminate rivals in a business or competitive activity.
    exterminar la competencia

    Related Words

    extermination
    Action of exterminating.
    exterminio
    exterminator
    A person or company that is dedicated to exterminating pests.
    exterminador

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of someone effectively.
    In the strategy game, if you don't protect your resources well, you can be exterminated in an instant.
    En el juego estratégico, si no proteges bien tus recursos, te pueden exterminar en un instante.