Synonyms of precluded

precluded 1 of 2

adjective

as in prevented

Related Words

• prevented
• stopped
• excluded
• refused
• rejected
• suppressed
• hindered
• revoked
• vetoed
• repressed
• blocked
• shut out
• disallowed
• impeded
• obstructed
• ruled out
• objectionable
• unsanctioned
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• improper
• disapproved
• unseemly
• inappropriate
• unauthorized
• unlawful
• illicit
• ineffable
• illegal
• unlicensed
• unmentionable
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legitimate
• legal
• endorsed
• tolerable
• accepted
• lawful
• authorized
• approved
• bearable
• allowed
• certified
• warranted
• endurable
• licensed
• accredited
• granted
• OK
• sanctioned
• sufferable
• supported
• promoted
• mandatory
• required
• suitable
• commanded
• encouraged
• proper
• accorded
• vouchsafed
• ordered
• countenanced
• condoned
• tolerated
• unobjectionable
• brooked
• seemly

precluded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of preclude

as in averted

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precluded

Adjective

Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025

Verb

Fincher informed him that his Netflix deal precluded him from returning to the director’s chair. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

For their critics, understanding it as a response to the brutal occupation precluded calling it evil. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Previously, anyone who engaged in such conduct was automatically precluded from working at the bureau. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Multiple Alabama sources insisted that Kiffin’s behavior during his time in Tuscaloosa precluded him from ever succeeding Nick Saban and becoming the Crimson Tide’s head coach. — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026

But neither that play nor the ones that precluded it have been enough to move him up the depth chart, even on a team starved for pass rushing help. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Back then, United’s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said focusing on the operations and finances of the men’s setup had precluded him from engaging in detail with the plan for the women’s team. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Bankman-Fried argued on appeal that the trial judge wrongly precluded him from introducing evidence that, despite his many unauthorized transactions, his investments were sound and over time investors would be made whole. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Still, for patients and healthcare providers alike, easing access to obesity drugs is a welcome move, particularly in light of the fact that statutory rules written in 2006 have long precluded Medicare from covering weight-loss medications. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026