eradicate

Meaning

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

To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.

Example Sentences

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

Scientists are working hard to eradicate malaria.

Example Expressions

eradicate poverty

Synonyms

eliminate, exterminate, abolish, destroy, wipe out

Entry 1

eliminate, exterminate, abolish

Entry 2

eliminate, destroy, exterminate, abolish, wipe out

Antonyms

preserve, retain, maintain, protect

Entry 1

preserve, retain, maintain

Entry 2

preserve, maintain, protect

Collocations

eradicate disease, eradicate poverty, eradicate corruption, eradicate racism