Rid (verb)

1. Free (something) from something undesirable.
2. Remove (someone) from a position of authority.
3. Free oneself from (an unwanted feeling or situation).

Origin:

Old english ryddian, of germanic origin; related to dutch ruimen and german räumen.

Examples:

1. He wants to rid the city of crime.
2. She was ridded of her fear of heights.
3. The company is trying to rid itself of debt.
4. They want to rid the country of corruption.
5. I want to rid my closet of clothes I no longer wear.