Synonyms of precluded

precluded 1 of 2

adjective

as in prevented

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legitimate
• legal
• endorsed
• tolerable
• accepted
• lawful
• authorized
• approved
• bearable
• allowed
• okay
• certified
• warranted
• endurable
• licensed
• accredited
• granted
• OK
• sanctioned
• sufferable
• supported
• promoted
• mandatory
• required
• suitable
• commanded
• encouraged
• indorsed
• 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
• staved off
• evaded
• thwarted
• neutralized
• saved
• prohibited
• forbade
• balked
• shook
• eschewed
• eluded
• negated
• deflected
• interfered (with)
• stopped
• barred
• shunned
• blocked
• retarded
• foiled
• offset
• stalled
• frustrated
• baffled
• inhibited
• counteracted
• circumvented
• counterbalanced
• forbad
• halted
• compensated (for)
• made up (for)
• ducked
• dodged
• arrested
• checked
• fended (off)
• checkmated
• warded (off)
• shirked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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