Synonyms 5

Question 1

rid

Answer 1

is a rather general term but is likely to refer to concrete or specific matters which are burdensome or pestiferous

Question 2

clear

Answer 2

is likely to be used to refer to tangible matters which obstruct progress, clutter an area, or block vision and may be used also in relation to ideas that hinder progress

Question 3

unburden

Answer 3

is likely to indicate freeing oneself from something taxing or something distressing the mind or spirit, in the latter situation often by confessing, revealing, frankly discussing

Question 4

disabuse

Answer 4

is likely to refer to freeing the mind from an erroneous notion or an attitude or feeling making clear straightforward thought difficult

Question 5

purge

Answer 5

may refer to cleansing out of or purification from that which is impure or alien or extrinsic; in political matters it may suggest ruthless elimination