eradicate
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
verb
- To completely destroy or put an end to something, such as a disease, problem, or unwanted thing.
- We need to eradicate the bad habits that are hurting our productivity.
- Scientists hope to eradicate polio worldwide within the next decade.
- The government launched a program to eradicate poverty in rural areas.
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