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Exterminate: meaning, definitions and examples

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exterminate

 

[ ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

destroy

To destroy completely; to eliminate or get rid of something or someone.

Synonyms

annihilate, destroy, eliminate, eradicate

Examples of usage

  • He vowed to exterminate all the pests in the house.
  • The dictator wanted to exterminate anyone who opposed him.
  • The new pesticide was designed to exterminate insects quickly and efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "exterminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exterminar

🇮🇳 समाप्त करना

🇩🇪 ausrotten

🇮🇩 membasmi

🇺🇦 знищувати

🇵🇱 wytępić

🇯🇵 根絶する (konzetsu suru)

🇫🇷 exterminer

🇪🇸 exterminar

🇹🇷 yok etmek

🇰🇷 근절하다 (geunjeolhada)

🇸🇦 استئصال (isti'sal)

🇨🇿 vyhubit

🇸🇰 vyhubiť

🇨🇳 消灭 (xiāomiè)

🇸🇮 iztrebiti

🇮🇸 útrýma

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 განადგურება

🇦🇿 məhv etmək

🇲🇽 exterminar

Word origin

The word 'exterminate' originated from the Latin word 'exterminatus', which means 'destroy completely'. It has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the context of getting rid of pests or vermin. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass the idea of eliminating or eradicating anything unwanted or harmful.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,098, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.