rid

US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
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1.

make someone or something free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing)

:
We need to rid ourselves of these old habits.
The city is trying to rid the streets of litter.
1.

free from something unwanted or unpleasant

:
I'm glad to be rid of that old car.
She was finally rid of her persistent cough.