Exterminate and Execute

Exterminate

Exterminate verb - To destroy all traces of.

Execute is a synonym for exterminate in kill topic. In some cases you can use "Execute" instead a verb "Exterminate", when it comes to topics like murder.

Execute

Execute verb - To put to death deliberately.
Usage example: during the war those convicted of desertion were summarily executed

Exterminate is a synonym for execute in kill topic. Sometimes you can use "Exterminate" instead a verb "Execute".

Common collocations

man exterminate man execute man
people exterminate people execute people
group exterminate group execute group
men exterminate men execute men
Other words: family, child, doctor, anyone, enemy, everyone, civilians, enemies.
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