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

Brecht’s vision, of course, never fully came to pass; the rise of the telephone, among other technologies, basically obviated the need for radio messaging. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

For many, recognizing the evils Hamas committed on October 7 obviated the need to understand them. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Gigot’s defense of Druckenmiller suggested that his reputation and stature obviated concerns about his use of AI. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

There was that ever-present sense of hope combined with her dedication to being there, to being in the moment, that obviated an overabundance of sympathy. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

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