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The correct spelling is exterminating.

How to pronounce exterminating

verb

Say it like: Ext-erm-ina-tin-g

The correct spelling is exterminating. To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally. For example: "We'll use poison to exterminate the rats."

Usage Examples

We'll use poison to exterminate the rats.

The public school failed to exterminate truancy.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
  2. 2.To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

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