Synonyms for

Elimination

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

Definition

The act of getting rid of or removing something, especially something that is unwanted or unpleasant.

Synonyms & similar words

evacuation excretion voiding excreting riddance liquidation reasoningbyelimination removal eradication extermination purging obliteration annihilation erasure liquidation expulsion discharge dismissal exclusion eviction ouster banishment exile deportation emission eliminating clearing

Synonyms by register

Formal

removal expulsion eradication abolition

Informal

getting rid of striking out taking out axing

Literary

purging cleansing excision

Antonyms

inclusion retention addition introduction preservation keeping retrieval

Common collocations

  • elimination of waste
  • elimination of errors
  • elimination of risk
  • elimination of poverty
  • elimination of bias
  • elimination process
  • final elimination

Word family

noun elimination
verb eliminate
adjective eliminative

Usage note

Often used in contexts of removing something undesirable or unnecessary. Be mindful of the context; 'elimination' can sound harsh if used for people in a casual setting.

Example sentences

  1. The elimination of plastic bags will help the environment.
  2. The elimination of the opposing team meant that we won the game.
  3. She hoped the elimination of the spider would make her room less scary.
  4. The elimination of the disease was a great medical achievement.
  5. The elimination of clutter made her room feel more spacious.

Quotes

  • The elimination of war is the ultimate goal of any rational human being.
  • Elimination of illiteracy is as serious an issue to our history as the abolition of slavery.
  • Elimination of child labour and access to education are like two sides of one coin.

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