Burden
Burden verb - To place a weight or burden on.
Rid
Rid verb - To set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers.
Usage example: worked two jobs to rid himself of debt
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Witkacy of Shaman Blues would gladly get rid of his powers if he could, as for majority of his life, they were all burden, no benefits - and right now, the benefits are somewhat unclear as well.
Source: I Just Want to Be Normal - Well, it is; he just failed to mention the second part of the mission: get rid of Kasumi's faction, and dispose of Ange if she becomes a burden.
Source: Bodyguard Betrayal -
White Man's Burden: Ryan is always going on crusades to get rid of "white male oppression" and "benefit" American minorities, much to the annoyance of Mike and people that actually belong to the minority groups, like the Larabees.
Source: Series / Last Man Standing
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