Preclude and Preempt

Preclude

Preclude verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

Preempt and preclude are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preempt" instead a verb "Preclude".

Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding

Preempt

Preempt verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.

Preclude and preempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preclude" instead a verb "Preempt".

Nearby Words: preemption, preemptive, preempting, preemptible
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