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deracinate

verb

/dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

Meaning

To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.

The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.

uproot, eradicate, extirpate, displace, remove

plant, establish, settle

deracinate culture, deracinate traditions, deracinate families, deracinate completely

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

To bring something into existence; to make or produce.

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.