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nekosogi
adverb, noun

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[()·こそ()·]
nekosogi

English Meaning(s) for 根こそぎ

adverb, noun
  1. root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all

Definition and Synonyms for 根こそぎ

Liquidation the act of exterminating
Synonyms: 全滅, 抹殺, 撃滅, 撲滅, 根こそぎ, 根絶, 根絶やし, 殲滅, 皆殺し, 退治, 退治る, 鏖殺, 駆逐, 駆除

Meanings for each kanji in 根こそぎ

» root; radical; head (pimple)

Categories 根こそぎ is a member of

Devastation the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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Sample Sentences for 根こそぎ

We must eradicate the drug traffic, root and branch.
You didn't leave me shit.
Pull the plant up by the roots.

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