eliminate

/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
verb
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Definition

1

To completely remove or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary

The new policy aims to eliminate plastic waste from the city's parks.

2

To remove someone or something from a competition or a process

The team was eliminated from the tournament after losing the semifinal game.

Synonyms

removeMore general, can imply physical or abstract removal eradicateImplies complete and permanent removal, often used for diseases or problems abolishFormal, often used for official or legal removal of something

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