Gathering and Riddance

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Gathering noun - A body of people come together in one place.

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Riddance is an antonym for gathering.

Nearby Words: gather, gathered, gatherer

Riddance noun - The getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless.

Usage example: the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned

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Gathering is an antonym for riddance.

Nearby Words: ridding, ridded

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