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Synonyms & Similar Words
elimination
deletion
extraction
eviction
expulsion
dismissal
ousting
ejection
excision
cutting
ablation
erasure
cancellation
annulment
abolition
dissolution
destruction
dismantling
demolition
clearing
purging
purge
cleansing
sanitizing
sterilization
disinfection
decontamination
detoxification
depuration
Meaning of Removal
The act of removing something or someone from a place or position
Definitions
- The act of removing something or someone from a place or position
- * The state of being removed or taken away
- * The process of deleting or erasing something, such as data or a record
Etymology of Removal
The word "removal" comes from the Old French "removoir", which means "to remove" or "to take away"
This Old French term is derived from the Latin "removere", which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "movēre" (meaning "to move")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or taking away something or someone
Example Uses
- The company is facing a removal of its CEO due to financial irregularities
- * The removal of the tumor was a complex surgical procedure
- * The government ordered the removal of the protesters from the city square
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
addition
insertion
installation
placement
positioning
restoration
return
reinstatement
reinstallation
replacement
retention
preservation
conservation
protection
safeguarding
defense
reinforcement
strengthening
augmentation
amplification
enhancement