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ROOT OUT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase root out. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase root out. (close relations)
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rootrootedrooting

Best Alternative Words for ROOT OUT

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extirpate
verbv
verb

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

• pull up by or as if by the roots

• surgically remove (an organ)

uproot
verbv
verb

• move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

• pull up by or as if by the roots

deracinate
verbv
verb

• move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

• pull up by or as if by the roots

eradicate
verbv
verb

• kill in large numbers

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

exterminate
verbv
verb

• kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

Best Hypernyms For ROOT OUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for root out, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
destroy destruct displace eliminate eradicate exterminate move obliterate remove

Alternatives for EXTIRPATE

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