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Learn “Eradicate

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Eradicate

verb/ih-RAD-ih-kayt/

To completely destroy or get rid of something, right down to its roots.

Our school aims to eradicate bullying completely.

Eradicate hides 'radic' (root, as in 'radish') — you tear a problem out by its roots.

Use for total destruction of a problem, pest, or disease, leaving nothing behind.