How do i remove a Debian based software package using dpkg?

[petulia3478]

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How do i remove a Debian based software package using dpkg?

This will remove the software but leave any configuration files intact, this is handy when updating the software.

$ sudo dpkg -r man-db

Note: it's just the name of the software, not the whole version and release information of the package.