eradiation

/ɛrədɪˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of removing or destroying something, especially a disease or a pest, by means of an external agent.

“The company’s efforts led to the eradiation of malaria from the island.”

Synonyms

  • annihilation
  • eradication
  • extermination

Antonyms

  • persistence
  • propagation