Synonyms for

Eliminate

Verb / ɪˈlɪmʌˌneɪt / Another word for eliminate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to completely remove or get rid of something

Synonyms & similar words

wipeout reject winnowout ruleout doawaywith extinguish pass getridof obviate carryoff ridof eradicate egest decimate necessitate annihilate excrete remove eradicate annihilate obliterate exterminate erasure discard cancel exclude purge expunge liquidate cut slay destroy terminate quash nullify

Synonyms by register

Formal

eradicate abolish remove expunge annihilate

Informal

get rid of clear out chuck out do away with

Literary

purge exterminate obliterate

Antonyms

include add introduce establish retain keep preserve

Common collocations

  • eliminate waste
  • eliminate risk
  • eliminate poverty
  • eliminate errors
  • eliminate the competition
  • eliminate the need
  • eliminate the possibility

Word family

noun elimination
verb eliminate
adjective eliminatory

Usage note

While 'eliminate' can mean to completely destroy, it is often used more broadly to mean 'remove' or 'get rid of'. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended level of finality.

Example sentences

  1. I want to eliminate all the incorrect answers on my test.
  2. We need to eliminate the garbage from the park.
  3. The team wants to eliminate their opponents from the playoffs.
  4. I will eliminate all distractions so I can focus on my work.
  5. To lose weight, it's important to eliminate unhealthy foods from your diet.

Quotes

  • The best way to eliminate the bad habits in your life is to replace them with good habits. - Jerome Vorus
  • To eliminate fear, you must first face it. - Michael Jordan
  • The only way to eliminate darkness is with light. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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