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to eradicate
01
to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat
Transitive: to eradicate a problem or threat
Examples
The international community is collaborating to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade.
02
to commit a large-scale homicide which results in a significant reduction in population
Transitive: to eradicate a group of people
Examples
The disease threatened to eradicate entire communities if not controlled quickly.
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