| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | elimination, removal |
| Synonyms: | abolition, abstersion, catharsis, clarification, cleaning, cleanup, coup, crushing, disposal, disposition, ejection, eradication, evacuation, excretion, expulsion, expurgation, extermination, extirpation, liquidation, murder, purification, reign of terror, suppression, witch hunt |
| Antonyms: | holding, keeping, maintenance |