Eradicate
To remove or destroy completely, especially something harmful or unwanted, by rooting it out or eliminating it entirely.
verbEradicate
To remove or destroy completely, especially something harmful or unwanted, by rooting it out or eliminating it entirely.
verbImagine This
Picture a community plagued by persistent weeds. A determined gardener plants, pulls, and digs until every weed is uprooted and the garden is free of invaders.
Sounds Like
ih-RAD-i-kayt
Looks Like
resembles words like eradication and erase; visually shares the root 'radic' with related terms
Remember This
Eradicate comes from Latin eradicare, meaning to pull up by the roots (e- out + radic- root).
Other Forms
Note
Commonly used with diseases, pests, corruption, or ignorance. Not the same as merely reducing symptoms; it implies complete elimination. Handle with care when discussing threats to people or groups to avoid hyperbole.