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

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

Preston, on his part, did not respond to questions about what schedule conflict precluded his participation in the original July 11 festivities. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Doing so would have precluded the need for Pulte to take the reins of the intelligence community, clearing the way for Democrats to support reauthorizing Section 702. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 June 2026

But for now, even if there were a robust independent platform, lenders are precluded from going fully AI. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 4 June 2026

Even if his age precluded him from indulging in the traditional post-race celebrations of enjoying some champagne in Japan. — Glen Levy, CNN Money, 1 May 2026