Synonyms for

Uproot

Verb / ʌˈpru:t / Another word for uproot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remove a plant or tree from the ground by pulling it out by the roots

Synonyms & similar words

extirpate rootout eradicate exterminate deracinate remove extract displace eradicate eliminate extirpate eradicate excoriate expel oust unearth withdraw evict dislodge

Example sentences

  1. I uprooted the carrot from the ground.
  2. The storm uprooted the trees in the park.
  3. The gardener had to uproot the weeds from the flower bed.
  4. The bulldozer uprooted the old tree.
  5. It is not easy to uproot a large tree from the ground.

Quotes

  • If you want to uproot a weed, you have to grab it by the root.
  • Sometimes, change is necessary to uproot bad habits.
  • A man's beliefs are like the roots of a tree. If you want to change something, you have to uproot it first.

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