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riddance Synonyms

Another word for riddance

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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 removal when it was finally replaced."

Strongest
removal
Strong
elimination
disposal
clearance
deliverance
liberation
expulsion
Weak
eradication

Opposites of riddance

The opposite of riddance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retention
acquisition
preservation
See all opposites of riddance

• Nearby Words

ricochet
rid
ridable
riddance
ridder
riddle
riddler

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