Synonyms for

Removal

Verb / rɪˈmu:vʌl / Another word for removal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of taking something or someone away from a place.

Synonyms & similar words

remotion elimination withdrawal expulsion deportation eviction displacement clearance extraction exclusion banishment dislodgment ousting ejection eradication purging demolition abolition elimination extermination obliteration

Synonyms by register

Formal

elimination extraction eradication withdrawal

Informal

taking out getting rid of clearing out

Literary

expulsion ejection

Antonyms

addition insertion inclusion attachment retention keeping establishment

Common collocations

  • removal of
  • forced removal
  • removal van
  • removal process
  • removal date
  • removal service
  • removal company

Word family

noun removal
verb remove
adjective removable
adverb removably

Usage note

Often used in contexts of taking something away, whether physical objects, abstract concepts, or people. Be mindful of the context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The removal of the bandage hurt more than the cut.
  2. The removal of the old tree made space for the new garden.
  3. The removal of the president from office caused controversy.
  4. The removal of the stain required a lot of scrubbing.
  5. The removal of the statue was met with protests.

Quotes

  • The removal of ignorance is the first step towards wisdom. - Socrates
  • The removal of doubt is like the removal of a blindfold. - Helen Keller
  • The removal of temptation is the easiest form of self-defense. - Benjamin Franklin

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