eliminate

[ih-lim-uh-neyt] / ɪˈlɪm əˌneɪt /

VERB

remove, throw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel defeat dispose of disqualify eradicate erase exclude get rid of ignore knock out oust phase out stamp out waive wipe out

STRONG

annihilate discard discharge dismiss disregard drop eject evict expel exterminate invalidate kill liquidate murder omit reject slay terminate waste

WEAK

blot out bump off cast out count out cut out dispense with do away with drive out leave out put out rub out rule out set aside shut the door on take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

add aid allow create establish help hold keep permit retain

STRONG

accept admit approve bear begin build employ engage give birth hire include initiate preserve save start take in welcome

WEAK

choose ratify sanction

Example Sentences

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Scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center report that eliminating these aging cells in mice led to fewer seizures, better memory, and protection against epilepsy in some animals.

From Science Daily

Morocco hosted play-offs last month and Gabon suffered a heavy loss to Nigeria while Cameroon conceded a late goal to be eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From Barron's

But the Chiefs have since looked a shadow of their former selves, being eliminated from play-off contention with three games of the regular season remaining.

From BBC

There is one more security layer: Surveillance regulations require AI users to register with a phone number or national ID, eliminating anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ten days after eliminating the Thunder from the NBA Cup semi-finals, the Spurs once again proved too strong for the Western Conference leaders as they powered to their seventh straight victory in San Antonio.

From Barron's

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