| 1. |
(verb) dismiss from consideration; John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi." |
|
Synonyms: eliminate, reject |
|
| 2. |
(verb) include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules |
|
Synonyms: rule in |
|
Related Words: decree, rule |
|
| 3. |
(verb) make impossible, esp. beforehand |
|
Synonyms: close out, preclude |
|
Related Words: eliminate, obviate, rid of |
|