eradiate

/ɪˈrædiˌeɪt, -ˈrædiˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially a disease or a feeling

“The new medicine is designed to eradiate the virus from the patient’s body.”

2. verb

to make something shine brightly

“The fireworks eradiated the night sky with a dazzling display of color.”

3. noun

the act of getting rid of or destroying something completely, especially a disease or a feeling

“The research team studied the process of eradiation to understand its effects on the human body.”

Synonyms

  • abolish
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • extinguish

Antonyms

  • introduce
  • promote
  • propagate
  • spread