Zoeken
to exterminate
01
uitroeien, volledig vernietigen
to destroy completely
Transitive: to exterminate sb/sth
Example
A new initiative aims to exterminate extreme poverty in the region.
The ruthless dictator sought to exterminate any opposition to his regime.
The fire exterminated the forest, leaving behind nothing but ash.
02
uitroeien, verdelgen
to kill pests, such as insects or rodents
Transitive: to exterminate pests
Example
The invasive ant colony was exterminated using bait traps placed strategically.
The farmer used traps to exterminate the rats in the barn.
The gardener applied natural methods to exterminate the aphids on the plants.
Voorbeeld
A new initiative aims to exterminate extreme poverty in the region.
The ruthless dictator sought to exterminate any opposition to his regime.
The fire exterminated the forest, leaving behind nothing but ash.
The ancient city was exterminated by a volcanic eruption, leaving it buried for centuries.
The invaders sought to exterminate the native culture and impose their own.
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