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rule out

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rule out

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

another loss would rule them out of the tournament

Synonyms of rule out

ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, exclude, freeze out, shut out

Words Related to rule out

blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize

banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out

obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

cease, discontinue, halt, suspend

deter, stave off, ward (off)

check off, disregard

comb (out), weed (out)

Phrases Synonymous with rule out

close one's doors to

Near Antonyms of rule out

accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome

Antonyms of rule out

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