EXTIRPATING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Extirpating.
Extirpating - as a verb
Destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Example: "The vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eradicate12exterminate20root outuproot8Pull up by or as if by the roots
Example: "Uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deracinate13root outuproot8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Surgically remove (an organ)
Example Sentences
"The company is extirpating all non-essential departments to cut costs."
"The government has a plan for extirpating corruption from its institutions."
"The conservation group is committed to extirpating invasive species from the area."
"Efforts are underway for extirpating poverty in the region."
"The committee is focused on extirpating discriminatory practices in the workplace."
Word Game Points
Is EXTIRPATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extirpating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTIRPATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXTIRPATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extirpating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTIRPATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is EXTIRPATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extirpating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTIRPATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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