parbate

/ˈpɑrbɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or get rid of parasites from an animal’s body

“The farmer parbated the cow to prevent the tick infestation.”

2. verb

to rid (a place) of parasites

“The pest control officer parbated the park to remove the invasive species.”

Synonyms

  • deparasitize
  • derat

Antonyms

  • infest
  • invade