Root and Wrack

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Root verb - To set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter.

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Wrack and root are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wrack" instead a verb "Root".

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

Wrack verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Usage example: it's amazing how a raging sea can wrack a seemingly sturdy beachfront home

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Root and wrack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Root" instead a verb "Wrack".

Nearby Words: wracked, wracking

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