Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riddance
noun
/ˈrɪd.əns/
Definition
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or undesirable.
Examples
- After cleaning out the garage, I felt a great sense of riddance.
- She expressed her riddance when the project finally concluded.
Meaning
Riddance refers to the state of being free from something burdensome or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- relief
- removal
- elimination
- release
