# DROP SYNONYM statement

The DROP SYNONYM statement removes the specified synonym from a table or view.

A synonym is created by a CREATE SYNONYM statement.

An error will occur if there are any views or triggers dependent on the synonym.

## Syntax

    DROP SYNONYM synonymName

Parent topic: DROP statements
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