Zoeken
to uproot
01
ontwortelen
to remove something, such as a plant or tree, by pulling it completely out of the ground
02
ontwortelen
to forcefully move someone from their home or homeland to another place
03
ontwortelen
destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Voorbeeld
Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado.
The hurricane ripped across the coastline, uprooting trees and demolishing buildings.
The storm unleashed vehement winds that battered buildings and uprooted trees.
Accepting the job offer meant she was on the hook for relocating to a new city, uprooting her life in the process.