Rid [verb]

Definition of Rid:

do away with; free

Synonyms of Rid:

● Unload

● Clear

● Relieve

● Purge

● Eliminate

● Liberate

● Eradicate

● Shed

● Dump

● Eject

● Expel

● Disembarrass

● Scrap

● Exterminate

● Deliver

● Junk

● Remove

● Abolish

● Fire

● Disabuse

● Extirpate

● Disencumber

● Release

● Uproot

● Extinguish

● Unburden

● Disburden

● Roust

● Send packing

● Shake off

● Throw away

● Throw out

● Give the brush

● Heave-ho

● Kiss goodbye

● Make free

● Toss out


Opposite/Antonyms of Rid:

● Get

● Plant

● Bear

● Take in

● Save

● Maintain

● Hold

● Keep

● Sow

● Create

● Condemn


Sentence/Example of Rid:

He certainly had warmed a snake on his hearth, and how was he to be rid of it?

I would have no ill befall her, but I am glad to be rid of her.

But, if he take me at my word, I shall be rid of one of my tormentors.

And when you marry you will, as you know, be rid of the responsibility.

Either he must get rid of him, or leave his daughter to manage her own affairs.

"You can always get rid of me on the same terms," he remarked slyly.

She strove her mightiest to rid herself of them, but in vain.

You may be sure the Indians were glad to be rid of them so cheaply.

The Pelican by this time had got rid of her load of fish and settled herself for conversation.

He had told his trainer to win, if possible, a race with Lauzanne, and get rid of him.