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   re·mov·al

   /rəˈmo͞ov(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. the action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted: "the removal of the brain tumor" Similar taking awaymovingcarrying awayshiftingtransfertransportingconfiscationwithdrawalabolitioneliminationdoing away withtaking awaydeletioneliminationerasingrubbing outerasureeffacingobliterationuprootingeradicationdestructionOpposite installationintroductionbringing in
   • ▪ the transfer of furniture and other contents when moving from one house to another: "removal men"
   • ▪ the dismissal of someone from a job or office: "opposition parties demanded his immediate removal from office" Similar dismissalevictionejectionexpulsionthrowing outoustingdislodgmentdisplacementpurgingunseatingdepositiondethronementdethroningousterinformal:sackingfiringdefenestrationOpposite appointment

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • R

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   • E

     1

   • M

     3

   • O

     1

   • V

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   • A

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   • L

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