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riddance Antonyms

Opposite of riddance

Pinning down the opposite of riddance requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of clearing away or getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant; the state of being freed from an annoyance or burden.

Usage Example

"After months of dealing with the malfunctioning printer, the office staff said good retention when it was finally replaced."

Strong
retention
acquisition
preservation

Similar words to riddance

Words similar to riddance shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

removal
elimination
disposal
clearance
deliverance
expulsion
liberation
eradication
See all synonyms of riddance

• Nearby Words

ricochet
rid
ridable
riddance
riddling
ride
rideable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Riddance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/riddance
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