Synonyms of eliminate

eliminate

verb

i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eliminate

Charlotte could invest $6 million into parking at the Bojangles Coliseum as construction is slated to eliminate thousands of spaces in a nearby lot. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

Most often, this would be a network of fake accounts discovered by social media companies as part of their efforts to eliminate bots, scams, and online deception on their platforms. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Risk cannot be eliminated, and resources are never unlimited. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

At that point, any competitor who is pinned or submits is eliminated until all eight wrestlers have entered the match. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026