1. (verb) preclude, rule out, close out
make impossible, especially beforehand
Synonyms: forbid, rule in, preclude, rule out, winnow out, prevent, forestall, eliminate, foreclose, close out, reject
2. (verb) rule out, rule in
include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules
Synonyms: close out, winnow out, eliminate, reject, preclude, rule in, rule out
3. (verb) rule out, eliminate, winnow out, reject
dismiss from consideration or a contest
Synonyms: freeze off, reject, rule out, excrete, wipe out, decline, scorn, obviate, decimate, get rid of, winnow out, carry off, egest, spurn, pass up, rule in, annihilate, extinguish, pooh-pooh, turn away, eliminate, disapprove, disdain, rid of, pass, close out, refuse, do away with, resist, turn down, preclude, eradicate
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Synonyms for rule out 
