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extirpate

verb

/ˈek.stər.peɪt/

Meaning

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.

eradicate, eliminate, wipe out, abolish, uproot

preserve, maintain, conserve

extirpate disease, extirpate corruption, extirpate weeds, extirpate traditions

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable ac...

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

Make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce or diminish the impact of something.

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.