Synonyms of ridding

ridding

verb

present participle of rid

as in relieving

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers

worked two jobs to rid himself of debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relieving
• freeing
• clearing
• divesting
• unburdening
• liberating
• rescuing
• emancipating
• disencumbering
• releasing
• discharging
• loosening
• springing
• disburdening
• redeeming
• enfranchising
• loosing
• extricating
• delivering
• disentangling
• unchaining
• bailing (out)
• disengaging
• manumitting
• unfettering
• unbinding
• uncaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burdening
• saddling
• encumbering
• subjecting
• hampering
• restraining
• weighting (down)
• shackling
• fettering
• bogging (down)
• weighing down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ridding

The first step this shampoo takes is ridding your scalp of (in my case, probably years) dead cells and product buildup. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 2 July 2026

After the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army ransacked the site and salvaged all the leftover artillery for future military use, ridding the battleground of most of its weaponry. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026

Although the human body is naturally efficient when ridding itself of toxins, a juice cleanse can ramp up your metabolism, promote weight loss and even increase lean muscle mass. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

However, the addition of an ingredient or two can turn baking soda into an ant-ridding remedy in a pinch. — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 5 June 2026

When the home was first set to be put on the market in 2014, Forbes reported that Colony Capital may have put as much as $50 million into updating the property, including ridding it of many of its child-friendly features. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026

Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Between Pavers The best method for ridding your patio or stone path of weeds depends largely on the severity of the weed problem. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

During Blue Bloods' 14 seasons from 2010 until 2024, Wahlberg got some experience ridding himself of his Boston accent to play a Brooklynite. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026