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