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preclude

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Synonyms & Antonyms of preclude

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments

Synonyms for preclude

avert,
forestall,
head off,
help,
obviate,
prevent,
stave off

Words Related to preclude

anticipate,
provide

negate,
neutralize,
nullify

save

baffle,
balk,
checkmate,
deter,
foil,
frustrate,
thwart

bar,
block,
hamper,
hinder,
impede,
interfere (with),
retard,
stall

deflect,
fend (off),
stop,
ward (off)

avoid,
circumvent,
dodge,
duck,
elude,
escape,
eschew,
evade,
shake,
shirk,
shun

forbid,
inhibit,
prohibit

arrest,
check,
halt,
stop

compensate (for),
counteract,
counterbalance,
make up (for),
offset

Near Antonyms for preclude

abet,
aid,
assist

ease,
facilitate,
smooth,
unclog

advance,
cultivate,
encourage,
forward,
foster,
further,
nurture,
promote

allow,
leave,
let,
permit

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Thesaurus Entries Near preclude

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preclude

precluded

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“Preclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preclude. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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The first known use of preclude was circa 1513

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