outroot

/ˈaʊtruːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to pull or remove a root, especially of a plant; to extirpate

“The invasive species was outrooted by the local authorities to preserve the ecosystem.”

2. noun

the act of pulling out a root, especially of a plant

“The outrooting of the invasive plant was a labor-intensive process.”

Synonyms

  • eradicate
  • exterminate

Antonyms

  • perpetuate
  • propagate