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EXTIRPATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Extirpate.

How to pronounce extirpate:

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Extirpate - as a verb

Destroy completely, as if down to the roots

Example: "The vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicateexterminateroot outuproot

Pull up by or as if by the roots

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

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

Surgically remove (an organ)

Example Sentences

"Efforts to extirpate invasive species from the park have been successful."
"The government launched a campaign to extirpate corruption from the system."
"They are determined to extirpate poverty and inequality from their community."
"The authorities are making efforts to extirpate drug trafficking in the region."
"It is necessary to extirpate the root causes of discrimination in society."
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Word Game Points

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

EXTIRPATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXTIRPATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extirpate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTIRPATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXTIRPATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extirpate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTIRPATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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