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DERACINATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deracinate.

How to pronounce deracinate:

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Deracinate - as a verb

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

Example: "The war uprooted many people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uproot

Pull up by or as if by the roots

Example: "Uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extirpateroot outuproot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The tornado had enough power to deracinate the largest trees in its path."
"Efforts are being made to deracinate the invasive species from the region."
"The government launched a campaign to deracinate corruption from society."
"Her experiences abroad helped deracinate her from the cultural norms of her home country."
"The new educational program aims to deracinate prejudice among students."
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Word Game Points

Is DERACINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deracinate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DERACINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DERACINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deracinate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DERACINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DERACINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deracinate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DERACINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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