Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: root out

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Usage examples:

Africans need their leaders to go beyond words and commitments and take bold, decisive action to root out pervasive corruption at this key moment – or the situation will only continue to deteriorate.”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1807471/most-and-least-corrupt-countries-map-spt

During his time as Hand, Tyrion proves he is not above manipulation, like when he uses false information to root out Cersei's informant, yet that proves nothing about his success.

Source: https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-chaos-is-a-ladder/

Former United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has launched his bid for the presidency, saying there is need to create a vibrant economy, root out corruption and empower the youth in Malawi.

Source: http://malawi24.com/2023/01/29/atupele-launches-bid-for-presidency/

He further pointed out that those who matter in the industry, cutting across various segments, are all with them to root out this menace.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/we-will-bring-to-book-those-into-drugs-in-malayalam-film-industry-kerala-police/

He said that in the last eight and half years, the BJP-led state government, while adopting zero tolerance against corruption, has taken several steps to root out corruption, and has had got some success.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/pm-modi-gave-india-new-global-identity-haryana-cm-khattar-2655072/

In his final speech before he was killed, Villavicencio, 59, promised a roaring crowd that he would root out corruption and lock up the country’s “thieves.”

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1815075/ecuador-declares-state-of-emergency-after-assassination-of-anti-corruption-presidential-candidate

Montenegro is a candidate to join the EU, but it must first root out corruption, nepotism and organised crime.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/montenegro-leaning-toward-eu-path-economic-reforms-c-10944383

“That’s why FinCEN is taking this important step to put something officially on the books that would root out money laundering through the sector once and for all,” said Erica Hanichak, government affairs director of advocacy group the FACT Coalition.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/415365/us-set-to-unveil-long-awaited-crackdown-on-real-estate-money-laundering

The group has targeted vessels in the vital Red Sea shipping lane with strikes that they say are in support of Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel is waging war to root out the terrorist group Hamas.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/31/missile-hits-red-sea-container-ship-us-destroyers-shoot-down-two-more

The Israeli army says it follows international law and strikes only legitimate military targets as it seeks to root out militants who it claims embed themselves among the civilian population.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/11/how-international-law-applies-to-war-and-why-hamas-and-israel-are-both-alleged-to-have-broken-it/

There’s also a scan tool to root out files previously deleted using Windows' own insecure methods.

Source: https://betanews.com/2023/05/23/oo-safeerase-18/

The resolution called for an immediate cease-fire that would, according to Israel and military experts, stop Israel’s efforts to root out the Hamas terrorist movement in the Gaza Strip.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/us-germany-austria-urged-to-give-citizenship-to-hostages-held-by-hamas-to-save-their-lives-2023-10-30.html

The social media and organizational disclosures are designed to root out officers who may have bigoted views or pose a risk to attempting to overthrow the government.

Source: https://nj1015.com/nj-to-require-cops-to-reveal-personal-social-media-posts/

“This action sends a clear message of our continued commitment to root out corruption and impact the behavior of bad actors whose influence underpins the lawlessness in Haiti,” said Blinken.

Source: https://www.newsamericasnow.com/haiti-news-us-imposes-more-visa-restrictions-on-haitians-involved-in-gangs/

'We pledge to you that we will root out the Communists, Marxists, Fascists, and Radical Left Thugs that live like vermin within… pic.

Source: https://www.inquisitr.com/joe-scarborough-raises-concerns-trumps-full-on-hitler-rhetoric-poses-risks-for-2024-election

“We will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists, and the radical-left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/news/watch-full-context-of-trump-vermin-remarks-that-are-being-compared-to-hitler/