Synonyms for Deracinate & Similar Words
Definition of deracinate
- verb
- move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment; "The war uprooted many people"
- pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "deracinate"
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