eliminator

[ih-lim-uh-ney-ter] / ɪˈlɪm əˌneɪ tər /

NOUN

assassin

Synonyms

STRONG

butcher dropper enforcer executioner gun killer liquidator plugger slayer torpedo

WEAK

gun person hatchet person hit person piece person trigger person

Antonyms

WEAK

victim

Example Sentences

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On Saturday, live on BBC Two, she faces Ellie Bouttell in a WBC title eliminator.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

St Helens complete a brilliant 16-pass move after the hooter sounds to beat Leeds 16-14 in their play-off eliminator.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

Leigh Leopards swept aside Wakefield Trinity in the first Super League play-off eliminator to book their semi-final place.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

“It was an eliminator for the title, so I pushed myself,” said Curiel, a Tampico, Tamaulipas, native.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025

A process of elimination with you as the eliminator.

From Trailin'! by Brand, Max