uproot
US /ʌpˈruːt/
UK /ʌpˈruːt/
1.
pull (a tree or plant) up from the ground
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The strong winds uprooted several trees in the garden.
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We need to uproot these weeds before they spread.
2.
move (someone) from their home or usual environment
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The war forced many families to uproot and seek refuge elsewhere.
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Changing jobs meant he had to uproot his entire life.