Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exterminate
verb
/ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt/
Definition
To destroy completely or remove entirely.
Examples
- The pest control company was called to exterminate the termites in the house.
- Farmers often have to exterminate weeds to protect their crops.
- The scientist’s goal was to exterminate the invasive species from the ecosystem.
Meaning
Exterminate refers to the act of eliminating or wiping out something, often used in the context of pests or unwanted organisms.
Synonyms
- eradicate
- eliminate
- abolish
- wipe out
- extirpate
