Synonyms for rule out
Definitions
- v. 1
To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
As Jane Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule her out as a suspect.
- v. 2
To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.
Example sentences
- eliminate Algeria needs to eliminate its endemic corruption.
- reject Voters may yet reject the misbegotten 'Dream Act'.
- preclude You can be both kind and firm. One does not preclude the other.
By length
- 6 letters
- reject2
- 8 letters
- preclude2
- 9 letters
- eliminate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reject2 = 2 syllables).