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Synonyms of root out

6 similar words

Another word for root out is uproot. Other synonyms of root out are root up, eradicate, deracinate, extirpate and suss out.

Synonyms and similar words for root out

verbTo remove or abolish completely.

root upTo dig or pull up by the roots.
uproot
eradicateTo pull up by the roots.
deracinate
extirpate

verbTo search for and discover.

suss out

Meaning of root out

verb To remove or abolish completely.
verb To search for and discover.

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Questions about synonyms of root out

What is another word for root out?: Root out has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as uproot, root up, eradicate, deracinate, extirpate and suss out.
What does root out mean?: Root out means to remove or abolish completely.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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