eradicate

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: e-rad-i-cate (4)

English Definition

Destroy completely; put an end to.

Example Sentence

Efforts are being made to eradicate polio from the world.

US IPA /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/

UK IPA /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/

eliminate abolish extinguish wipe out destroy

create establish preserve protect