deracinate in Portuguese

deracinate in Portuguese is desenraizar, extirpar — deracinate means to pull a plant out of the ground by its roots, or remove something completely.

deracinate in Portuguese

desenraizar

verb

To pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate.

extirpar

verb

To pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate.

What does "deracinate" mean?

verb To pull a plant out of the ground by its roots, or remove something completely.
"The State has no tool delicate enough to deracinate the rooted habits and tangled affections of the family; the two sexes, whether happy or unhappy, are glued together too tightly for us to get the blade of a legal penknife in between them."
verb To force people to leave their home country and settle somewhere foreign.
verb To free someone, or become free, from the customs of one's own culture.
"Observing the highest echelons of Indian society, she notes the way in which some Indians become completely — almost absurdly — anglicized or deracinated."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

deracinate in a sentence

The State has no tool delicate enough to deracinate the rooted habits and tangled affections of the family; the two sexes, whether happy or unhappy, are glued together too tightly for us to get the blade of a legal penknife in between them.
Observing the highest echelons of Indian society, she notes the way in which some Indians become completely — almost absurdly — anglicized or deracinated.

Similar words in Portuguese

extirpate

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deracinate" in Portuguese?

"deracinate" in Portuguese is desenraizar, extirpar. deracinate means: To pull a plant out of the ground by its roots, or remove something completely.

Are there other ways to say "deracinate" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "deracinate": desenraizar, extirpar.

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