eradicate /i-radˈi-kāt/

1. To destroy or get rid of
2. To root out
3. To pull up by the roots

eradˈicable adjective

eradˈicant noun

Something that eradicates

eradˈicāted adjective

1. Completely eliminated
2. Rooted up
3. (of a tree, or part of a tree) torn up by the roots (heraldry)

eradicāˈtion noun

1. The act of eradicating
2. The state of being eradicated

eradˈicātive adjective

Serving to eradicate or drive thoroughly away

• have one's finger on the button
• have one's fingers all thumbs
• have one's hands full
• have one's head screwed on
• have one's head screwed on the right way
• have one's heart in it
• have one's heart in one's boots
• have one's heart in one's mouth
• have one's heart in the right place
• have one's heart set on
• have one's knife in
• have one's marbles
• have one's monkey up
• have one's name in the Gazette
• have one's own way
• have one's shirt out
• have one's way
• have one's will
• have one's wits about one
• have one's work cut out
• have one too many
• have on good authority
• have only oneself to thank for
• have-ons
• have on the hip