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eradicate

verb

ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

Meaning

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

Scientists are working hard to eradicate malaria.

eradicate poverty

eliminate, exterminate, abolish, destroy, wipe out

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eliminate, exterminate, abolish

Entry 2

eliminate, destroy, exterminate, abolish, wipe out

preserve, retain, maintain, protect

Entry 1

preserve, retain, maintain

Entry 2

preserve, maintain, protect

eradicate disease, eradicate poverty, eradicate corruption, eradicate racism

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.