uproot
Definitions
To pull a plant or tree out of the ground by its roots.
To displace someone from their home or familiar environment.
To eradicate or eliminate something completely.
Examples
The construction crew had to uproot several old trees to make space for the new highway.
The war forced thousands of families to uproot their lives and flee to neighboring countries.
It is difficult to uproot deep-seated prejudices that have been passed down through generations.