Admit of and Rule out

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Admit of verb - To make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities.

Usage example: your question does not admit of a simple “yes” or “no” answer

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Rule out is an antonym for admit of.

Rule out verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.

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Admit of is an antonym for rule out.

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Rule out and Admit of. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/admit_of/rule_out

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