
root out
This page is about the phrasal verb root out
Meaning
to uncover and punish criminals, especially those abusing positions of trust or authority
Synonym
get rid of, eradicate
For 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.
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