Synonyms of elimination

elimination

noun

as in removal

the act or process of removing something or someone

the elimination of waste products from the body

Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removal
• withdrawal
• cancelation
• suspension
• abolition
• eradication
• liquidation
• cancellation
• erasure
• abolishment
• dismissal
• avoidance
• abrogation
• nullification
• invalidation
• repeal
• annulment
• dissolution
• defeasance
• voiding
• abortion
• negation
• abatement
• veto
• banning
• revocation
• quashing
• overruling
• override
• recall
• rescindment
• reversal
• retraction
• prohibition
• calling off
• outlawing
• rejection
• overturn
• forbiddance
• enjoining
• countermand
• disallowance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• founding
• validation
• formalization
• legalization
• approval
• ratification
• passing
• legitimation
• clearance
• endorsement
• authorization
• legitimization
• permission
• indorsement
• prescription
• ordering
• sanctioning
• commandment
• mandating
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elimination

The National Park Service, like other parts of the federal government, has already seen workforce reductions through the elimination of probational employees. —Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025

The elimination of a half million government jobs could have a direct economic impact, reducing consumer spending and increasing unemployment rates, particularly among lower-income employees who rely on stable positions offered by the government. —Jason Wingard, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Alongside the loss of staff will also be the elimination of programs that currently operate under NOAA's purview. —Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2025

After over 10 minutes without a fall, the eliminations came one after another. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025