Synonyms for Eliminate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (do away with):
obviate, rid of
WordNet sense 2 (dismiss from consideration or a contest):
reject, reject, rule out, winnow out
WordNet sense 3 (terminate or take out):
get rid of, do away with
WordNet sense 4 (kill in large numbers):
annihilate, decimate, eradicate, extinguish, wipe out, carry off
WordNet sense 5 (eliminate from the body):
excrete, pass, egest
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