Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cause to be removed from the ground or from a fixed position; to pull up by the roots.

“The tree was unrooted by the strong winds during the storm.”

2. verb

to deprive of a fixed or settled position or influence.

“The new policy unrooted the old system of governance.”

3. verb

to cause to lose one’s loyalty, allegiance, or connection.

“The scandal unrooted the politician’s supporters.”

4. noun

the act of removing or causing to be removed from the ground or from a fixed position.

“The unrooting of the tree was a difficult task.”