Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eradicate
verb
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
Definition
To completely destroy or remove something, especially something undesirable.
Examples
- The organization aims to eradicate poverty in the region.
- Scientists are working hard to eradicate the disease from the population.
- Efforts to eradicate invasive species have proven successful.
Meaning
Eradicate refers to the act of wiping out or getting rid of something entirely. It often relates to problems or diseases that one wishes to eliminate.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- remove
- obliterate
- exterminate
- wipe out
