Synonyms of shut out

shut out 1 of 3

verb

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

local residents feel that they have been shut out of the debate for expanding the airport

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

shut out

2 of 3

adjective

as in excluded

Related Words

• excluded
• stopped
• prevented
• ruled out
• blocked
• precluded
• hindered
• rejected
• refused
• suppressed
• revoked
• repressed
• vetoed
• obstructed
• disallowed
• impeded
• objectionable
• unsanctioned
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• improper
• unseemly
• inappropriate
• ineffable
• disapproved
• unauthorized
• illicit
• illegal
• unlawful
• unlicensed
• unmentionable
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• allowable
• appropriate
• acceptable
• permissible
• legal
• permitted
• legitimate
• permissive
• endorsed
• lawful
• certified
• tolerable
• approved
• accepted
• bearable
• authorized
• licensed
• accredited
• endurable
• OK
• allowed
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• sanctioned
• supported
• promoted
• commanded
• mandatory
• suitable
• proper
• required
• encouraged
• ordered
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• condoned
• tolerated
• unobjectionable
• countenanced
• brooked
• seemly

shutout

3 of 3

noun

1

as in blowout

Related Words

• blowout
• sweep
• landslide
• victory
• conquest
• romp
• runaway
• capture
• laugher
• subjugation
• win
• walkover
• mastery
• vanquishing
• walkaway
• triumph
• success
• palm
• takeover
• squeaker

Dissimilar Words

• defeat
• loss
• beating
• rout
• overthrow
• whipping
• trimming
• licking
• disaster
• upset
• drubbing
• failure
• collapse
• washout
• debacle
• shellacking
• flop
• slump
• decline
• slip
• setback
• nonsuccess
• fizzle
• wane
• lurch

2

as in washout

Related Words

• washout
• whitewash
• setback
• upset
• lurch
• collapse
• defeat
• fiasco
• debacle
• flop
• overthrow
• beating
• failure
• whipping
• rout
• trimming
• nonsuccess
• drubbing
• loss
• plastering
• fizzle
• licking
• trouncing
• shellacking
• lump

Dissimilar Words

• victory
• success
• triumph
• win
• achievement
• accomplishment
• sweep
• blowout
• landslide
• runaway
• romp
• cakewalk
• walkover
• walkaway

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shut out

Verb

Instead, Sheridan’s shows were once again almost entirely shut out apart from a stunt coordination nod for Tulsa King. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Although the mystifying snubs are especially sure to anger fans of Landman, the series not being invited to the Emmy Awards isn’t anything new since Season 1 of the oil industry drama was also shut out. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Noun

Only Gadd received any love, however, in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category, and the shutout of both his co-star Jamie Bell and the show itself seems like one of the more egregious oversights in this year’s nominations. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Maton threw 1 2/3 shutout innings without allowing a hit or walk and struck out three batters. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026