Synonyms of eliminate

eliminate

verb

i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclude
• prevent
• ban
• prohibit
• bar
• shut out
• banish
• rule out
• debar
• freeze out
• expel
• count (out)
• except
• suspend
• obviate
• preclude
• close one's doors to
• close out
• hinder
• deter
• ostracize
• impede
• exile
• excommunicate
• deport
• block
• cease
• obstruct
• oust
• blacklist
• blackball
• halt
• ward (off)
• stave off
• discontinue
• throw out
• check off
• disregard
• comb (out)
• weed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• admit
• receive
• accept
• entertain
• embrace
• welcome
• take in
• unban

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eliminate

Companies on this path are looking to AI primarily as a way to reduce headcount, eliminate outside resources and lower their overall marketing investment. — George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

This deal, covering Southeast Asia’s largest economy and 280 million people, eliminates tariffs on 98 percent of goods traded between the two. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

In a desperate race against time, Rosalind and Sean are forced into an uneasy alliance, fighting to save her husband and expose a global trafficking empire that eliminates anyone who tries to stop it. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Indiana is still a machine, and Ohio State’s loss to Texas doesn’t eliminate the Buckeyes from anything. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026