铲除

lay the axe to the root of; pull/pluck out by the root

eliminate the root of evil

root out/eradicate/uproot weeds; weed

get rid of dissidents/those who differ from one

root up all evil; strike at the root(s) of vices

eradicate the exploitation of man by man

uproot the rebels

eradicate old customs

shovel away the snow/rubbish

root out corruption; rid sb/sth of corruption

do away with/get rid of feudal superstitions; root out superstitions

eradicate crime