Synonyms of preclude

preclude

verb

pri-ˈklüd 

as in to prevent

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

• prevent
• avert
• obviate
• avoid
• forestall
• help
• provide
• head off
• anticipate
• escape
• stave off
• deter
• hinder
• impede
• nullify
• prohibit
• thwart
• evade
• neutralize
• save
• forbid
• negate
• hamper
• frustrate
• elude
• interfere (with)
• shake
• deflect
• inhibit
• eschew
• retard
• shun
• stop
• offset
• balk
• counteract
• circumvent
• ward (off)
• fend (off)
• counterbalance
• block
• compensate (for)
• make up (for)
• stall
• foil
• baffle
• halt
• shirk
• bar
• check
• arrest
• dodge
• checkmate
• duck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assist
• aid
• facilitate
• encourage
• promote
• ease
• permit
• allow
• forward
• abet
• let
• foster
• smooth
• advance
• cultivate
• leave
• further
• unclog
• nurture

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preclude

That wouldn’t, however, preclude the team from discussing the possibility of a new contract with him. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024

If Walker accepts, he will be considered under contract for 2025, although that does not preclude the sides from working on a long-term extension. —Jack Magruder, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Krasner’s office said the lawsuit, coming just over a week before election day, doesn’t preclude potential criminal action. —Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024

The sport usually takes place in single-engine helicopters, as twin engines are too heavy; many C-suiters will have insurance policies that specifically preclude them from clambering into any single-engine copter, a Robinson, for example. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024