verb
definition
To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.
example
We're trying to rid the world of poverty.
synonyms
definition
To banish.
definition
To kill.
Examples of rids in a Sentence
Detoxification is a process by which the body rids itself of the substance to which it is addicted.
That's because eating these foods increases the release of insulin which in turn rids your body of the competing amino acids that diminish tryptophan levels.
He is given a potion by some Druids, which banishes all memory of his recent adventures and which also rids his wife Emer of the pangs of jealousy.
At his appearing all nature rejoices (Yasht, 13, 93); he enters into conflict with the demons and rids the earth of their presence (Yasht, 17,19); Satan approaches him as tempter to make him renounce his faith (Vendidad, 19, 6).
The manufacturer, Wein Products, claims it rids the air of dust, odors and cigarette smoke while destroying bacteria and viruses at a production rate of 120 trillion ions per second.
This rids the body of irritating factors and allows it to heal.
This rids the body of excess fluid and toxins stored in the body while re-hydrating the cells in the process.
RoboCop - After a dead cop gets brought back to life in the form of a cyborg, he rids the streets of Detroit of crime better than an entire department of policemen ever could.
Most fevers caused by infection end as soon as the immune system rids the body of the pathogen, and these fevers do not produce lasting effects.