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Synonyms & Antonyms of eliminate
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
- the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors
Synonyms for eliminate
- ban,
- bar,
- close out,
- count (out),
- debar,
- except,
- exclude,
- freeze out,
- rule out,
- shut out
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The first known use of eliminate was in 1628
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