exterminate
Pronunciation:
/ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt//ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/verb
Definitions
To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
Example: We'll use poison to exterminate the rats.
To bring a definite end to; finish completely.
Example: The public school failed to exterminate truancy.