Synonyms of exclude

exclude

verb

ik-ˈsklüd 

as in to eliminate

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exclude

But core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, was unchanged in the month, a worrying sign of how sticky higher prices may be outside of energy prices themselves. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Moreover, the Biennale claimed, excluding countries from the show would amount to censorship. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

Public health officials report human cases of West Nile virus every year in Los Angeles County, averaging 41 annually over the last five years, excluding cases reported separately by the Pasadena and Long Beach health departments. — City News Service, Daily News, 13 July 2026

To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2026