SHUT OUT

prevent from entering; distance, conceal from -

Verb
1. prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"
(synonym) exclude, keep out, shut
(hypernym) prevent, keep
(hyponym) excommunicate, curse

prevent the opposite team from scoring during a game The national soccer team shut out the second place team three games in a row.

When you lose a game without ever scoring in it.
  

Synonyms and related words:
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