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Uproot (Verb)

Move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment; "The war uprooted many people".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The war uprooted many people, forcing them to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere.
The government's decision to build a dam would uproot the entire village, relocating them to a foreign land.
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, often uproot people who are forced to rebuild their lives elsewhere.
The colonization of the continent uprooted the indigenous people, forcing them to adapt to a new culture and way of life.
The ongoing conflict has uprooted thousands of families, leaving them without a home or sense of belonging.

Destroy completely, as if down to the roots; "the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted"; "root out corruption".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The government's new policies were designed to uproot the systemic corruption that had plagued the country for decades.
The violent storm managed to uproot the large oak tree that had stood tall for centuries, leaving the town in stunned silence.
The social movement's efforts to uproot inequality and discrimination have seen tangible results in the form of legislation and increased awareness.
The totalitarian regime was notorious for its brutal tactics aimed at uprooting any form of opposition or dissent within its borders.
A long history of colonialism and cultural suppression had worked to uproot the ancient traditions and customs that once thrived among the indigenous people.

Pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The invasive weed can uproot the native plants and cause ecological damage to the area.
They used a shovel to uproot the old tree that was blocking the path.
Before building the new house, they had to uproot several old trees to make way for the foundation.
Flooding can uproot the vegetation and destroy the soil structure in the valleys.
The removal crew carefully worked to uproot the delicate saplings and relocate them to a safer area.