Deals one in is a phrase that means to involve or implicate someone in a situation, often without their knowledge or consent. Antonyms for this phrase include "leaves one out," "excludes," "uninvolves," "disengages," and "spares." These words imply a lack of involvement or participation in a situation, either intentionally or by happenstance. While dealing someone in can be a positive thing in some circumstances, such as in a game or business deal, it can also be used to refer to a negative situation. In these cases, the antonyms may be more applicable and desirable.