Root out

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verb

To find and get rid of something or someone that is bad or harmful.

The new manager is determined to root out corruption in the organization.
Visual representation of "root out" - To find and get rid of something or someone that is bad or harmful.

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  • root out corruption
  • root out problems
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies removal of something bad or harmful with serious effort.

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The school board is looking to root out bullying.
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Active Effort

Indicates a proactive and determined action, not just waiting for change.

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They plan to root out inefficiency in the workflow.
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Not Instant

The process is often time-consuming and may involve thorough investigation.

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The audit team took months to root out the financial discrepancies.
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