Eradicate Definition & Meaning

eradicate
verb
  1. kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population"
  2. destroy completely, as if down to the roots; "the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted" "root out corruption"

"Eradicate" in song lyrics

See how eradicate is used in real songs:

  • "beats and batter tracks, chiefs I eradicate"
    Cee Why f/ Jehst, Tommy Evans — Water Torture
  • "Yield to get more, point blank eradicate"
    Conejo — I Need Money

Usage tips for "eradicate"

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