1
[ verb ] relieve from

Synonyms

free disembarrass

Examples

"Rid the house of pests"

Used in print

(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)

Monsieur_Favre 's threat would become a reality , for he continued to proclaim loudly that the city must rid itself of `` that Frenchman '' .

2
[ adjective ] (usually followed by `of') released from something onerous (especially an obligation or duty)

Synonyms

quit

Examples

"quit of all further responsibility for their safety" "well rid of him"

Related terms

free

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