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exterminating

UK
/ɪkˈstɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɜrmɪneɪtɪŋ/

Translations

exterminatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪkˈstɜː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɜr.mə.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of "exterminate", typically before a noun.
The exterminating force of the hurricane left the town in ruins.
La force exterminatrice de l’ouragan a laissé la ville en ruines.
Synonyms
extirpating
wiping out
eliminating
destroying
obliterating
eradicating
annihilating
decimating
killing
annihilative
exterminatingnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of exterminating.
The exterminating of cockroaches requires professional help.
L’extermination des cafards nécessite l’aide d’un professionnel.
Additional translations
éradicationSurtout dans un contexte de lutte contre des nuisibles, des maladies ou des espèces envahissantes.
Synonyms
extirpation
extermination
eradication
annihilation
destruction
obliteration
decimation
massacre
slaughter
wipeout
exterminateverb

exterminating

Gerund

exterminated
Past Simple
exterminated
Past Participle
exterminating
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈstɜːmɪneɪt/
US
/ɪkˈstɜrmɪneɪt/
exterminerVerbe courant pour « tuer complètement » ou « faire disparaître totalement » ; s’emploie notamment pour les nuisibles, les animaux ou des groupes de personnes dans un contexte de violence.
The pest control company was hired to exterminate the termites in the house.
L’entreprise de désinsectisation a été engagée pour exterminer les termites dans la maison.
Additional translations
anéantirPlus littéraire ou soutenu ; insiste sur la destruction totale.
éradiquerS’emploie surtout pour l’idée d’éliminer totalement un fléau, une maladie ou des nuisibles.
Synonyms
eradicate
terminate
extirpate
wipe out
obliterate
annihilate
destroy
eliminate
Antonyms
protect
save
preserve

Definitions

exterminatinggerund / present participle
Causing or intended to cause complete destruction or elimination.
The exterminating force of the hurricane left the town in ruins.
exterminatingnoun
The act or process of destroying or eliminating something completely.
The exterminating of cockroaches requires professional help.
exterminateverb
To destroy completely; to eliminate or eradicate.
The pest control company was hired to exterminate the termites in the house.
To kill people or animals deliberately and completely, especially as part of a systematic plan.
The dictator attempted to exterminate the entire ethnic group.
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