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Definition of uproot

uproot

/ʌpˈruːt/
up · root
Adjective:uprooted
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Past Simple:uprooted
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Past Participle:uprooted
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Present Participle:uprooting
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uproot Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To pull or tear (especially a tree or plant) out of the ground together with its roots.

Example

"The fierce coastal storm managed to uproot several century-old oak trees in the town square."

2

To displace or move (a person or community) from an established home, environment, or way of life.

Example

"She was hesitant to accept the promotion overseas because she did not want to uproot her children during the school year."

3

To eradicate, abolish, or destroy (an entrenched custom, institution, or problem) completely.

Example

"The reform commission worked tirelessly to uproot systemic corruption within the municipal government."

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• Rhymes for uproot

• Nearby Words

uproar
uproarious
uproariously
uproot
upscale
upsell
upset

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'up-' and 'root', modeled on earlier phrasal expressions meaning to pull a plant up by the roots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uproot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uproot
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