riddance

rid·dance

noun \ˈri-d^ən(t)s\

Definition of RIDDANCE

1

: an act of ridding

2

: deliverance, relief —often used in the phrase good riddance especially to express relief that someone or something has gone

Examples of RIDDANCE

1. <the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned>

First Known Use of RIDDANCE

1533

Related to RIDDANCE

Synonyms: discarding, disposition, dumping, jettison, junking, removal, disposal, scrapping, throwing away

Related Words: clearance, clearing; decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction

Near Antonyms: accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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