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εκριζώνω — meaning in English

ekrizono

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English meaning

eradicate verb To destroy or get rid of something completely, especially a disease or problem.
extirpate verb To clear a piece of ground of roots and tree stumps.

Senses

εκριζώνω is used for these senses in English:

eradicate (transitive) To pull up by the roots.
extirpate (transitive) To surgically remove.

extirpate — full definition

verb To clear a piece of ground of roots and tree stumps.
verb To pull a plant out completely, roots and all.
verb To destroy something totally, leaving nothing behind.
verb To wipe out a group of animals or plants from one area, even though the species still survives elsewhere.

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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”.

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”.

Related Greek words

ξεριζώνω αφανίζω εξαλείφω