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Uproot vs Proot - What's the difference?

uproot | proot |

As a verb uproot

is to root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.

As an interjection proot is

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uproot

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
  • (by extension) To remove utterly; to eradicate.

    • Synonyms

    * (to root up ) deracinate * See also

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Anagrams

    *

    proot

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • * 1879 , R. L. Stevenson, Trav. with Donkey , page 18:
    • [He] taught me the true cry or masonic word of donkey-drivers, 'Proot !'
  • * 1917 , C. S. Brooks, There's Pippins & Cheese to Come , page 38:
    • The window is handed in [to a wicker carriage]. Her feet are wound around with comforters against a draft... Her ample bag of knitting is safe aboard... Proot ! The donkey starts.