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Eradicate
Complete Elimination
Use 'eradicate' to express the total removal of something negative or undesirable.

The new policies aim to eradicate illiteracy in rural areas.
Serious Commitment
Shows a strong determination to deal with a problem. More than just reducing or controlling.

The charity's goal is to eradicate hunger in the community.
Not Instant
Eradicating something usually takes time and effort. It is not a quick process.

Scientists are working to eradicate the disease over the next decade.
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