verb
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
excluded that subject from discussion
Synonyms: bar, bate, count out, debar, eliminate, except, rule out, suspend
Related Word: ban; close out, estop, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, ward (off); blackball, blacklist, ostracize; block; disbar; lock out, put out, shut out
Idioms: close ( or shut) the door on
Contrasted words: comprehend, involve; embrace, take in
Antonyms: admit; include