Definitions

1. verb

to kill or destroy all the members of (a pest, disease, or other unwanted thing)

“The pest control company was called in to exterminate the rodent infestation in the attic.”

2. noun

the act or process of exterminating (something)

“The extermination of the invasive species is a major concern for environmentalists.”

3. verb

to remove or destroy (something unwanted or undesirable)

“The company will exterminate all the obsolete products from their inventory.”