spurge

/ˈspɜrdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Euphorbia, having milky sap and often prickly stems.

“The spurge plant was a common sight in the desert landscape.”

2. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially quickly or thoroughly.

“She tried to spurge the old furniture from the house.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • purge
  • remove

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • retain