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RULE OUT Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the phrase rule out. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase rule out. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RULE OUT

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1eliminate
verbv
2preclude
verbv
3reject
verbv
4ban
verb, nounv, n
5bar
verb, nounv, n
6block
verb, nounv, n
7debar
verbv
8disallow
verbv
9dismiss
verb, nounv, n
10disregard
verb, nounv, n
11exclude
verbv
12forbid
verbv
13obviate
verbv
14outlaw
verb, nounv, n
15prevent
verbv
16prohibit
verbv
17veto
verb, nounv, n
18close out
verbv
19rule in
verbv
20winnow out
verbv

Best Hypernyms For RULE OUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rule out, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
eliminate decree dismiss disregard exclude obviate omit reject rule
Phrases (1)
rid of

Alternatives for ELIMINATE

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