Synonyms of obviated

obviated

verb

past tense of obviate

as in prevented

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevented
• averted
• precluded
• avoided
• provided
• forestalled
• helped
• anticipated
• escaped
• headed off
• nullified
• staved off
• deterred
• neutralized
• evaded
• saved
• hindered
• hampered
• thwarted
• impeded
• negated
• balked
• eluded
• eschewed
• circumvented
• prohibited
• counteracted
• deflected
• offset
• retarded
• shook
• forbade
• interfered (with)
• shunned
• stopped
• foiled
• counterbalanced
• frustrated
• baffled
• blocked
• stalled
• made up (for)
• inhibited
• compensated (for)
• halted
• checkmated
• barred
• dodged
• checked
• ducked
• arrested
• warded (off)
• fended (off)
• shirked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aided
• assisted
• facilitated
• abetted
• eased
• smoothed
• encouraged
• forwarded
• promoted
• advanced
• fostered
• furthered
• cultivated
• permitted
• allowed
• left
• nurtured
• let
• unclogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obviated

But a constant churn of financial maneuvers (spinning off Saks’ e-commerce, creating co-working spaces in underutilized stores, all while being highly leveraged) brought some benefit but never obviated the need to invest more in basics. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026

The new contactless system has obviated any need, or rationale, to offer discounts for people who use Clipper. —Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Dec. 2025