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to eradicate
01
to commit a large-scale homicide which results in a significant reduction in population
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to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat
Example
The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease.
Rinderpest, a viral cattle disease, was eradicated globally in 2011.
The charity's grand mission was to eradicate homelessness in the city.
The international community is collaborating to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade.
Scientists are researching ways to eradicate invasive plants that threaten local ecosystems.