Synonyms of ruled out

ruled out 1 of 2

adjective

as in shut out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shut out
• excluded
• stopped
• prevented
• blocked
• precluded
• refused
• hindered
• rejected
• revoked
• suppressed
• vetoed
• repressed
• obstructed
• objectionable
• impeded
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• disallowed
• unsanctioned
• unseemly
• improper
• inappropriate
• unauthorized
• ineffable
• illicit
• disapproved
• illegal
• unlawful
• unlicensed
• unmentionable
• illegitimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allowable
• acceptable
• permissible
• appropriate
• permitted
• legal
• legitimate
• okay
• permissive
• authorized
• lawful
• approved
• certified
• endorsed
• licensed
• accepted
• tolerable
• OK
• bearable
• allowed
• accredited
• warranted
• endurable
• granted
• sufferable
• sanctioned
• supported
• promoted
• mandatory
• suitable
• commanded
• required
• proper
• encouraged
• ordered
• indorsed
• vouchsafed
• unobjectionable
• condoned
• tolerated
• accorded
• seemly
• countenanced
• brooked

ruled out

2 of 2

verb

past tense of rule out

as in excluded

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

another loss would rule them out of the tournament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluded
• banned
• barred
• counted (out)
• shut out
• eliminated
• prohibited
• prevented
• froze out
• closed out
• debarred
• excepted
• suspended
• closed one's doors to
• expelled
• banished
• checked off
• exiled
• precluded
• excommunicated
• ostracized
• blacklisted
• blocked
• hindered
• deported
• obviated
• warded (off)
• blackballed
• combed (out)
• ceased
• deterred
• impeded
• staved off
• threw out
• obstructed
• weeded (out)
• halted
• ousted
• discontinued
• disregarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• included
• admitted
• received
• accepted
• welcomed
• took in
• embraced
• entertained
• unbanned