Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eliminator

noun
/ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪtər/
Definition
A person or thing that removes or gets rid of something.
Examples
  • The tournament’s eliminator is designed to weed out the weakest players.
  • We need a cleaner that acts as an eliminator for tough stains.
  • The new software acts as an eliminator of unnecessary files on the computer.
Meaning
An eliminator is something or someone that eliminates, often used in contexts where individuals or items are removed from a group or competition.
Synonyms
  • remover
  • extinguisher
  • eradicator
  • abolisher
  • decimator