Synonyms of precluding

precluding 1 of 2

noun

as in prevention

the act or practice of keeping something from happening

the precluding of any misunderstanding seemed to be her top priority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevention
• prohibiting
• avoidance
• prohibition
• averting
• forestallment
• neutralization
• barring
• circumvention
• forbidding
• thwarting
• nullification
• proscribing
• enjoining
• negation
• outlawing
• deterrence
• crossing
• debarment
• baffling
• proscription
• balking
• determent
• checkmate
• interdiction
• frustration
• foiling
• interdicting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assistance
• support
• aid
• backing
• promotion
• cultivation
• advancement
• encouragement
• facilitation
• nurture

precluding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of preclude

as in preventing

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

• preventing
• averting
• avoiding
• forestalling
• obviating
• providing
• helping
• escaping
• anticipating
• heading off
• deterring
• nullifying
• prohibiting
• impeding
• hindering
• evading
• neutralizing
• hampering
• thwarting
• saving
• staving off
• negating
• forbidding
• retarding
• eluding
• shaking
• deflecting
• eschewing
• blocking
• barring
• offsetting
• stopping
• interfering (with)
• shunning
• inhibiting
• circumventing
• stalling
• counteracting
• frustrating
• baffling
• counterbalancing
• balking
• halting
• warding (off)
• dodging
• fending (off)
• foiling
• ducking
• arresting
• checking
• shirking
• checkmating
• compensating (for)
• making up (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• abetting
• easing
• promoting
• advancing
• permitting
• smoothing
• furthering
• leaving
• fostering
• encouraging
• allowing
• forwarding
• cultivating
• letting
• nurturing
• unclogging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precluding

Verb

The astronauts must be unassigned to other missions, available for flights (for example, by not being on parental leave or on a military assignment), not in a management position precluding their participation, and in the presence of skills relevant to the mission, among other things. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 June 2026

When the primary was held in mid-May, only Republican voters - or unaffiliated voters who opted for a GOP ballot - were eligible to weigh in, precluding Cassidy from benefitting from crossover support. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 30 May 2026

But even after hearing from Kelly and several distressed homeowners at the March 9 City Council meeting, Council members couldn’t reach consensus on key elements of the proposal, precluding a necessary approval for the ordinance to advance. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

Brady is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, which has played a large role in precluding a return. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026

He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams. — Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams. — ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

Debris from hydraulic mining, using water cannons to blast away dirt in search of gold, built up in Northern California rivers, precluding larger steamboats from traveling on them, the California State Lands Commission report said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026

The judge signed a temporary protection order requiring Davenport to stay away from the victim and precluding him from owning a firearm. — Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025