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eradicator

eradicator

1 8.5
A person who removes pests like rats and insects from buildings
  • noun
  • /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtər/
translation icon : exterminador
  • The local pest control service employed an eradicator to deal with the growing rodent problem in the neighborhood.

Examples

  • Exterminator, eradicator, solver of problems.

    The Ant Bully (2006)

  • As a professional eradicator, she specializes in removing unwanted pests from homes and businesses.

  • After calling the eradicator, the family noticed a significant decrease in insects around their house.

Synonyms

exterminator
vseradicator
42 4.2

A person who removes unwanted insects or small animals from homes and buildings

is limited to troublesome pests like rodents and insects
terminator
vseradicator
29 6.8

A person who gets rid of pests like rats and insects in buildings

is a general occupation for removing troublesome pests
eliminator
vseradicator
4 5.7

A person or thing that removes something unwanted, for example pests and water

refers specifically to a job removing troublesome pests like rodents and insects
fumigator
vseradicator
1 7.5

A person who uses gas to kill bugs or germs in buildings

works to remove pests but does not focus on a single chemical method
disinfestation officer
vseradicator
  • Specialized
9.5

A person who removes pests like rats or insects using sprays and traps

does the same work but does not focus on method
abater
vseradicator
8.2

A person or thing that removes and reduces dangers and problems

is specific to removing troublesome pests rather than general nuisances
abator
vseradicator
  • Jargon
9.9

A person who removes something causing harm or trouble to others

applies to a practical job removing pests rather than legal actions
purger
vseradicator
7.5

A person or thing that removes unwanted parts to make something clean

focuses on removing living pests rather than cleansing impurities

Antonyms

nurturer
5 4.4

A person who cares for and supports someone or something so it can grow

How Effective

eradicator
1 8.5
exterminator
42 4.2

Surface Forms

eradicator singular
eradicators plural

Morphology

eradicator = eradicate (transparent) = eradicate + or

The agentive suffix '-or' is productively added to the verb 'eradicate' to mean 'one who eradicates', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Eradicator comes from the parts e- meaning 'out' and radic from radix meaning 'root'. Think of someone pulling a plant up by the root to stop it coming back; an eradicator of pests works the same way, removing the problem 'from the root'.