Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Uproots.
Uproots - 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 uproots the trees in the forest."
"The hurricane uproots houses and causes widespread destruction."
"The construction work uproots the old pavement."
"The farmer uproots weeds from the vegetable garden."
"Her decision to move abroad uproots her from her familiar surroundings."
Word Game Points
Is UPROOTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, uproots is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPROOTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is UPROOTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, uproots is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPROOTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is UPROOTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, uproots is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPROOTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
