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Antonyms for removal


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-moo-vuh l
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmu vəl



Definition of removal

Origin :
  • 1590s; see remove (v.) + -al (2).
  • noun the state of being removed
  • noun the act of moving
Example sentences :
  • The station-master was standing on the platform, superintending the removal of a trunk.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Her friends advised her to leave it, but she had a horror of removal, of change.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • When Harriett got back her father was making plans for his removal.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • The removal of the helmet for the first tune revealed the man's features.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • This nearly led to her removal and confinement in a hospital at Tarbes.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • But what a terrible business did the removal of the offerings from the Grotto prove!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Truth to tell, it was not a disgrace but a removal to another spot.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • But have fixed my removal to Monday, as I shall acquaint you in my next.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I am glad, my dear friend, that you approve of my removal to London.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Upon these grounds he went for the removal of the disabilities.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, Issue 10, Saturday, June 4, 1870 » by Various

Synonyms for removal

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