Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extirpate
verb
/ˈekstərˌpeɪt/
Definition
To remove or destroy something completely.
Examples
- The volunteers worked hard to extirpate invasive plants from the local park.
- Doctors aim to extirpate the tumor to ensure the patient’s health.
Meaning
Extirpate refers to the act of completely eliminating or eradicating something, often used in the context of removing undesirable elements or species.
Synonyms
- eradicate
- eliminate
- remove
- obliterate
- destroy
