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rule out
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to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of another loss would rule them out of the tournament Synonyms ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, exclude, shut outRelated Words 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)Near Antonyms accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome; unbanAntonyms admit, include
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