v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Eradicated p. pr. & vb. n. Eradicating ] [ L. eradicatus, p. p. of eradicare to eradicate; e out + radix, radicis, root. See Radical. ] 1. To pluck up by the roots; to root up; as, an oak tree eradicated. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To root out; to destroy utterly; to extirpate; as, to eradicate diseases, or errors. [ 1913 Webster ] This, although now an old an inveterate evil, might be eradicated by vigorous treatment. Southey. Syn. -- To extirpate; root out; exterminate; destroy; annihilate. [ 1913 Webster ] | 