Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Uproot.
How to pronounce uproot:
UK
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)
deracinate13Destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Example: "The vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicate12exterminate20extirpate18root outPull up by or as if by the roots
Example: "Uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinate13extirpate18root outHypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is UPROOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, uproot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordUPROOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is UPROOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, uproot is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPROOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
