English Synonym Finder

eradicate

Definitions

To destroy completely; put an end to.

To pull up by the roots.

Examples

The government has launched a new campaign to eradicate poverty in rural areas.

Modern medicine has helped to eradicate several deadly diseases that once plagued humanity.

Synonyms

eliminate abolish exterminate annihilate uproot destroy extirpate

Antonyms

establish create preserve plant build institute nurture