Top synonyms for “remove”: absent, bump off, dispatch, get rid of, hit, move out, murder, off, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)degree of figurative distance or separation“just one remove from madness”
- (verb)remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract“remove a threat”
- (verb)go away or leave“He absented himself”
- (verb)get rid of something abstract“The death of her mother removed the last obstacle to their marriage”
- (verb)shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes“He removed his children to the countryside”
- (verb)dispose of“Get rid of these old shoes!”
- (verb)remove from a position or an office
- (verb)cause to leave“The teacher took the children out of the classroom”
- (verb)kill intentionally and with premeditation“The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "remove"?
Common synonyms for "remove" include absent, bump off, dispatch, get rid of, hit, move out. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "remove" mean?
degree of figurative distance or separation Example: "just one remove from madness"
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