E·rad·i·cate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eradicated p. pr. & vb. n. Eradicating ]
1. To pluck up by the roots; to root up; as, an oak tree eradicated.
2. To root out; to destroy utterly; to extirpate; as, to eradicate diseases, or errors.
This, although now an old an inveterate evil, might be eradicated by vigorous treatment. --Southey.
Syn: -- To extirpate; root out; exterminate; destroy; annihilate.
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