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to exterminate
01
to destroy completely
Transitive: to exterminate sb/sth
Examples
The ruthless dictator sought to exterminate any opposition to his regime.
The fire exterminated the forest, leaving behind nothing but ash.
02
to kill pests, such as insects or rodents
Transitive: to exterminate pests
Examples
The farmer used traps to exterminate the rats in the barn.
An exterminator was hired to exterminate the termites eating through the wooden beams.
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