Give up and Rid

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Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Rid and give up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rid" instead a verb "Give up".

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

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

Desperate to be rid of the bird, Rachel agrees to a wager that will either force the boys to give up the birds or the girls to give up their apartment.

Source: Not a Morning Person
Get her to whining, however, and you'll give up carts full of jewels to be rid of her.

Source: Cute but Cacophonic
The only way to get rid of them is to voluntarily give up the coin, which would generally happen after feeling genuine remorse.

Source: Fallen Angel

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