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root out
Meaning: to uncover and punish criminals, especially those abusing positions of trust or authority
Synonym: get rid of, eradicateFor example:
- root out sb The president has promised to root out corrupt politicians and send them to jail.
- root sb out The bank's investigation team targeted several workers suspected of stealing money, and it succeeded in rooting them out.
Quick Quiz:
The police commissioner has vowed to root out
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