exterminate
Translation
to exterminate, to wipe out, to eradicate
Examples
They tried to exterminate the pests in the garden.
They tried to exterminate the pests in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to destroy (sth.) completely They tried to exterminate the pests in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eradicate, annihilate, wipe out; Antonyms: create, preserve
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'terminus' (end). Literally 'to bring to an end'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Terminator' movies. The character's mission is to 'exterminate' targets.