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

The Spanish team managed a record sixth shutout in seven games so far, winning 2-0 in the semifinals Tuesday against one of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history. — Stephen Hawkins, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

The game itself was an undercard after that, though hometown ace Pedro Martínez matched the moment by fanning five of six hitters in two shutout innings. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 13 July 2026