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to extirpate
01
to completely destroy or remove something
Transitive: to extirpate sth
02
to remove something completely by pulling it out from its root
Transitive: to extirpate a plant
03
to remove something from the body through a surgical procedure
Transitive: to extirpate a bodily tissue
extirpate
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extirpation
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extirpation
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Example
The surgeon successfully extirpated the tumor during the procedure.
The government launched a campaign to extirpate corruption from its institutions.
Conservationists are working to extirpate the invasive plant species threatening the native flora.
The team of experts worked to extirpate the cybersecurity threat and secure the network.
The city implemented strict policies to extirpate illegal dumping and maintain cleanliness.
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