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Another word for eliminate. verb. To get rid of, especially by banishment or execution: eradicate, liquidate, purge, remove, wipe out. Idioms: do away with, put an end to. See help, keep. To keep from being admitted, included, or considered: bar, count out, debar, except, exclude, keep out, rule out, shut out.
Dictionary entry overview: What does eliminate mean? â¢ ELIMINATE (verb) The verb ELIMINATE has 7 senses: 1. terminate or take out 2. do away with 3. kill in large numbers 4. dismiss from consideration or a contest 5. eliminate from the body 6. remove from a contest or race 7. remove (an unknown variable) from two or more equations Familiarity information: ELIMINATE used as a verb is common.