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riddance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of riddance

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

  • the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned
Synonyms of riddance

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

clearance, clearing

decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction
Near Antonyms of riddance

accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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