Synonyms of obviated

obviated

verb

past tense of obviate

as in prevented

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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