Grammar fix
wipe out
eliminate completely
To remove a problem, disease, or harmful practice completely.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The new treatment could wipe out the disease within a few years.
Dengue used to be a big worry where I grew up. The spraying campaigns didn't wipe it out, but there are far fewer cases now.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The campaign wiped away corruption.
Say: The campaign wiped out corruption.
Use 'wipe out' for completely eliminating a problem; 'wipe away' is mainly for removing a mark, liquid, or tear.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Get rid of a harmful problem completely
How formalConversationalFormal
wipe outYou're here · Emphatic: completely eliminate a problem, disease, or harmful practice.
stamp outEmphasises determined action against harmful behaviour or practices.eradicateMore formal: remove a harmful problem completely.