obviate

Verb
  1. subtypes: close out, preclude, rule out - make impossible, especially beforehand
    same as: eliminate, rid of
  2. is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    same as: avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off

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