rule out (v)
eliminate (v)
winnow out (v)
reject#2 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 31
def dismiss from consideration or a contest
examples John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi
This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
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