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removal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of removal

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

  • a product for the removal of warts
Synonyms of removal

discarding, disposal, disposition, dumping, jettison, junking, riddance, scrapping, throwing away
Words Related to removal

clearance, clearing

decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction
Near Antonyms of removal

accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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