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Extirpate

usgb/ˈekstərpeɪt/Volume
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Comprehensive Removal

Use 'extirpate' to describe the complete and thorough removal of undesirable elements.

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Activists hope to extirpate prejudice from society.
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Goal-Oriented

'Extirpate' implies a targeted effort, often by an organization or group, to eliminate something.

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The new policy aims to extirpate the illegal trade.
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Strategic Language

Using 'extirpate' can make a statement sound more strategic or action-driven, suitable for formal plans.

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The committee's plan will hopefully extirpate the recurring issues.
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