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UPROOT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Uproot.

How to pronounce uproot:

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Uproot - as a verb

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

Example: "The war uprooted many people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinate

Destroy completely, as if down to the roots

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicateexterminateextirpateroot out

Pull up by or as if by the roots

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinateextirpateroot out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The storm uprooted many trees in the park."
"The farmer had to uproot the old weeds from his field."
"It's not easy to uproot longstanding habits."
"They decided to uproot and move to a new city."
"The invasive species can uproot native plants."
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Word Game Points

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

UPROOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is UPROOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, uproot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPROOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is UPROOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, uproot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPROOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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