(eradicates, eradicating, eradicated)
To eradicate something means to get rid of it completely. (FORMAL)
They are already battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus...
If tedious tasks could be eradicated, the world would be much better place.
= eliminate
VERB: V n, V n
• eradication
He is seen as having made a significant contribution towards the eradication of corruption.
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