IELTS Anvil

eradicate

CEFR: C1
To completely destroy, wipe out, or put a total end to a disease, social ill, or systemic injustice from the roots.

Synonyms

  • extirpate
  • exterminate
  • eliminate

Common Collocations

  • eradicate poverty
  • eradicate disease
  • completely eradicate

Example Sentence

Social media platforms employ automated artificial intelligence algorithms to eradicate hate speech and coordinated disinformation.

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