extipulate

/ˈɛkstrɪˌpeɪt/ or /ˈɛksˌtrɪpeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to destroy or remove (a species, plant, or animal) from a particular area or environment, often permanently.

“Conservation efforts were underway to extirpate the invasive species from the island.”

2. verb

to remove (a part or feature) from something, especially a building or a landscape.

“The new renovation project aimed to extirpate the old, unsightly walls from the city center.”

Synonyms

  • destroy
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • remove

Antonyms

  • conserve
  • preserve
  • protect
  • sustain