Divest and Rid

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Divest verb - To set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers.

Usage example: the former CEO has divested himself of most of his responsibilities but will continue to work with the company as a consultant

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Rid and divest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rid" instead a verb "Divest".

Nearby Words: divestment, divesting

Rid verb - To set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers.

Usage example: worked two jobs to rid himself of debt

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Divest and rid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divest" instead a verb "Rid".

divest family

rid family

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