(~s, eradicating, ~d)
To ~ something means to get rid of it completely. (FORMAL)
They are already battling to ~ illnesses such as malaria and tetanus...
If tedious tasks could be ~d, the world would be much better place.
= eliminate
VERB: V n, V n
eradication
He is seen as having made a significant contribution towards the eradication of corruption.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n