rid oneself of

VERB

shake off

Synonyms

WEAK

clear dislodge drop elude get away from get rid of give the slip leave behind remove throw off unburden

Antonyms

WEAK

appear present

VERB

throw away

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon cast cast off chase clear discard dismiss dispense with ditch drop dump eject eliminate evict extrude free oneself of get rid of jettison junk lose refuse reject scrap shake off shed shuck throw off throw out turn down unburden

Antonyms

WEAK

hoard hold keep save

Example Sentences

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Better to rid oneself of a current and future problem then hold on and be further scorned.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2018

The meaner comments focused on abortions as a version of birth control, or a way to rid oneself of an imperfect child.

From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2017

You're the most plaguey impossible person to rid oneself of somehow"—her voice and manner softened a little—"so I sent for you.

From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas

Only by the strongest effort of the will is one able to rid oneself of the notion that the centre of gravity is about to plunge one off head first into blue space.

From The Killer by White, Stewart Edward

Was it wise to resort to unnatural and artificial means in order to rid oneself of a trifling annoyance?

From Rainbow's End by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

rid oneself of

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