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

The states say the merger will eliminate competition by combining two of the five major Hollywood movie studios, and two of the five major owners of basic cable TV channels. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Effective integration is not about eliminating partners or concentrating control. — Morten Johansen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Argentina reached the final after topping their group and eliminating Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and then England in the knockout stages. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalty kicks in the Round of 32. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026