Synonyms for

Extermination

Verb / ɪˌkstɜ:mʌˈneɪʃʌn / Another word for extermination — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of completely getting rid of or destroying something, especially a group of people or animals.

Synonyms & similar words

extinction liquidation annihilation eradication extirpation elimination destruction massacre holocaust genocide slaughter butchery decimation cleansing purging liquidation obliteration disposal dispatch exterminator abatement

Example sentences

  1. The extermination of the pests in the garden was successful.
  2. The extermination of the Jews during the Holocaust was a tragic event.
  3. The extermination of the buffalo nearly led to their extinction.
  4. The extermination of the pests in the house required the services of an exterminator.
  5. The government ordered the extermination of the invasive species of plant.

Quotes

  • The extermination of a species is a great tragedy. It's forever. - Michael Novacek
  • The extermination of the Jews was a tragedy, but it didn't just happen out of the blue. - Norman Finkelstein
  • It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it. - Anais Nin

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