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Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Elimination

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to elimination such as "delete", "omit", and "purge".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to delete
to delete
[Verb]

to remove something, such as words from a text or unnecessary elements from a plan

Ex: The author eventually deleted a subplot from the novel to streamline the storyline .
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to omit
to omit
[Verb]

to leave out or exclude something or someone, usually intentionally, from a list, text, or action

Ex: The editor suggested omitting redundant sentences to improve the flow of the document .
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to eliminate

to fully remove or get rid of something

Ex: Personal protective measures , such as vaccination , can help eliminate the spread of certain diseases .
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to remove
to remove
[Verb]

to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it

Ex: The hired service efficiently removed fallen leaves from the yard .
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to erase
to erase
[Verb]

to remove something completely from existence or memory

Ex: Political changes gradually erased the remnants of an old regime from public memory .
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to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

Ex: The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease .
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to dispel
to dispel
[Verb]

to make something disappear

Ex: The therapist helped the patient dispel irrational fears through counseling.
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to rid
to rid
[Verb]

to free from something undesirable or unwanted

Ex: The homeowner sought professional help and ridded the house of a persistent pest infestation .
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to expunge

to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out

Ex: The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript .
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to ditch
to ditch
[Verb]

to dispose of something

Ex: They decided to ditch their plans for the weekend and relax at home instead .
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to clear
to clear
[Verb]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

Ex: The manager instructed the staff to clear the shelves .
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to do away with

to stop using or having something

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .
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to wipe out

to entirely remove something

Ex: I accidentally wiped out all the files on my computer .
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to discard

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding .
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to scrap
to scrap
[Verb]

to get rid of something that is old or no longer of use

Ex: The factory recently scrapped outdated machinery and invested in new technology .
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to dispose

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

Ex: As part of the move, they had to dispose of furniture that was no longer needed.
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to dump
to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .
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to throw off

to eliminate something unwanted or challenging

Ex: The dog shook itself vigorously to throw off the water after the bath .
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to root out

to discover and eliminate a harmful or dangerous person or thing from a place or situation

Ex: Parents need to be vigilant in rooting out online dangers for their children .
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to cleanse

to completely clean something, particularly the skin

Ex: She regularly cleanses her face using a gentle cleanser before applying skincare products .
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to purify
to purify
[Verb]

to clean and improve the quality of a substance by removing impurities and increasing its concentration

Ex: The water treatment plant regularly purifies drinking water before distribution .
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to purge
to purge
[Verb]

to eliminate impurities or unwanted elements

Ex: The organization implemented new measures to purge corruption from its ranks .
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to dust
to dust
[Verb]

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh .
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to efface
to efface
[Verb]

to remove something, often by rubbing or gentle wiping

Ex: A soft cloth and cleaning solution were used to efface the smudges from the glass surface .
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to detoxify

to eliminate or neutralize harmful substances

Ex: The liver continuously detoxifies the body by eliminating harmful substances .
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to refine
to refine
[Verb]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .
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