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Eradicate

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Use 'eradicate' to express the total removal of something negative or undesirable. SlideThe new policies aim to eradicate illiteracy in rural areas.
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Shows a strong determination to deal with a problem. More than just reducing or controlling. SlideThe charity's goal is to eradicate hunger in the community.
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Eradicating something usually takes time and effort. It is not a quick process. SlideScientists are working to eradicate the disease over the next decade.