Getting rid of' is a phrase used to describe the act of removing something or someone from a situation. DISPOSAL is an 8-letter word that means the act of getting rid of something by throwing it away or destroying it. Axing is a 5-letter word that means to get rid of something or someone suddenly and without warning. Erasing is a 7-letter word that means to remove something completely, often by rubbing it out or deleting it.