OBVIATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

obviation

noun

Definition of obviation

as in prevention

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Noun

Organizations should treat security as the discipline that keeps the business running, with prevention as one of its tools rather than its purpose.

— Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Second, use settlement dollars to emphasize youth prevention and support initiatives with generation-spanning benefits.

— Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevention

Noun

Angel City regained the lead with Chilufya’s first goal that got a slight deflection before getting past goalkeeper Laurel Ivory in the 14th minute.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Conversely, excessive blocking or mistimed deflections fill Wolf’s posture gauge, leaving him vulnerable.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

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