Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exterminate
verb
/ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt/
Definition
To destroy completely or to eliminate completely.
Examples
- They worked hard to exterminate the invasive species from the island.
- The pest control company was hired to exterminate the insects in the house.
Meaning
The act of getting rid of something, typically in a systematic way.
Synonyms
- eradicate
- abolish
- wipe out
- eliminate