EXTIRPATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Extirpate.
How to pronounce extirpate:
US
Extirpate - as a verb
Destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Example: "The vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicate12exterminate20root outuproot8Pull up by or as if by the roots
Example: "Uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinate13root outuproot8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is EXTIRPATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extirpate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordEXTIRPATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is EXTIRPATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extirpate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTIRPATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
