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(ex-ter-mi-nate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to destroy completely or get rid of.

Example Sentence

He had to exterminate the termites.

More Example Sentences

They wanted to exterminate all the weeds.

Synonyms

eliminate; eradicate; wipe out

Antonyms

preserve; protect; save

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Rhymes

  • germinate
  • terminate

  • determinate
  • exterminate
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