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To break or dash in pieces; to demolish; as, to elide the force of an argument.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To put out of doors; to expel; to discharge; to release; to set at liberty.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To quench; to put out, as a light or fire; to stifle; to cause to die out; to put an end to; to destroy; as, to extinguish a flame, or life, or love,…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

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The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

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Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive b…

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Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive b…

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To linger; to stay; to tarry.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To shut out; to hinder from entrance or admission; to debar from participation or enjoyment; to deprive of; to except; -- the opposite to admit; as,…

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To let go; to leave unmentioned; not to insert or name; to drop.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell.

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell.

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.