exterminate

/ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ · verb

Meaning

To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

kill off(English)eradicate(English)extirpate(English)uproot(English)annihilate(English)kill(English)eliminate(English)eradication(English)enslave(English)dalek(English)extermination(English)eunuchs(English)

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Sources

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