Pronunciation: /ɪkˌstɜrməˈneɪʃən/
noun the state of being completely destroyed or killed
A1 The ants were causing a problem in the kitchen, so we had to call for extermination services.
A2 The extermination of pests is necessary to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
B1 The government launched a campaign for the extermination of invasive species in the national park.
B2 The extermination of certain plant species has led to a disruption in the local ecosystem.
C1 The extermination of millions of people during the war was a tragic event in human history.
C2 The extermination of entire populations by dictatorial regimes is a dark chapter in the history of mankind.
formal The extermination of pests in the agricultural fields was carried out using environmentally friendly methods.
informal We hired a company to take care of the extermination of the ants in our kitchen.
slang I heard there's a new product on the market for bug extermination that works like a charm.
figurative The extermination of creativity in the workplace stifled innovation and progress.
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