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 does not preclude a separate initiative, possibly led by Blue Origin with help from NASA, to develop lunar return plans. —Eric Berger, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2025

Trump demanded he be given a new trial over allegations that the jury heard improper testimony and Trump was wrongly precluded from asking Carroll certain questions during cross-examination. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024

Comcast’s Flyers ownership precludes the company from holding equity in multiple NHL teams. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025

This option would preclude the Seahawks from signing another veteran quarterback in free agency but not from drafting a quarterback in the first round or later. —Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025