uprootal

/ˈʌpruːtəl/ or /ˈʌpruːtɒl/

Definitions

1. verb

to pull up by the roots, especially to destroy completely

“The new development will uprootal the old factory and build a shopping complex.”

2. noun

the act of pulling something up by the roots, especially to destroy completely

“The uprootal of the old trees was necessary to make way for the new highway.”

Synonyms

  • demolish
  • destroy
  • razed

Antonyms

  • maintain
  • preserve
  • protect