Synonyms for

Removing

Verb / ri:ˈmu:vɪŋ / Another word for removing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

hit takeout absent polishoff getridof transfer withdraw murder bumpoff slay remove take takeaway dispatch off moveout withdrawing extracting deleting clearing eliminating erasing banishing expelling evicting ousting dislodging displacing ejecting dumping scrubbing stripping

Synonyms by register

Formal

elimination extraction withdrawal expulsion

Informal

taking out getting rid of stripping clearing out

Literary

dislodging uprooting extirpation

Antonyms

adding attaching keeping inserting including joining placing keeping

Common collocations

  • removing obstacles
  • removing stains
  • removing dirt
  • removing items
  • removing from
  • removing the need
  • removing the risk
  • removing the cause

Word family

noun removal
verb remove
adjective removable

Usage note

The word 'removing' implies taking something away from a place or position. Be mindful of context, as it can range from physical actions to abstract concepts like removing a problem.

Example sentences

  1. I am removing the stains from my shirt.
  2. I am removing the weeds from the garden.
  3. I am removing the old paint from the wall.
  4. I am removing the toys from the box.
  5. I am removing the broken glass from the floor.

Quotes

  • Removing all the clutter in your life will help you focus on what's important. - Karen Kingston
  • The only way of removing the temptations of vanity is to create circumstances where vanity will not be gratified. - Bertrand Russell
  • Removing toxic people from your life is a crucial step in your self-care journey. - Brittany Burgunder

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