ichidan verb, transitive verb
exterminate; eliminate; eradicate; suppress
Used for getting rid of pests, enemies, or harmful things; often implies thorough removal or destruction. The verb form of 退治.
See also: 退治
ゴキブリを退治るために殺虫剤を買った。
I bought insecticide to exterminate the cockroaches.
この薬で風邪のウイルスを退治ることはできない。
This medicine cannot eliminate the cold virus.