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) tr.v. ex·tir·pat·ed, ex·tir·pat·ing, ex·tir·pates
1. To pull up by the roots.
2. To destroy totally; exterminate. See Synonyms at abolish.
3. To remove by surgery.
Kristin extirpated the weed growing in the tennis court, so that the surgeon wouldn't have to extirpate her ACL.
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