inracinate

/ɪnˈræsɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to destroy or suppress the growth of something, especially a plant.

“The new herbicide was used to inracinate the invasive species in the forest.”

2. verb

to prevent or suppress something from growing or developing.

“The disease inracinated the crops, causing a huge loss for the farmer.”

Synonyms

  • annihilate
  • exterminate

Antonyms

  • encourage
  • nurture