uproots; uprooted; uprooting
1
: to pull (a plant and its root) completely out of the ground
uproot a vine
Many trees were uprooted by the storm.
2
: to remove (something) completely
Will we ever be able to uproot racial prejudice?
3
: to make (someone) leave home and move to a different place
families uprooted by war
Taking the job would mean uprooting my family.
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“Uproot.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/uproot. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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