Preclude
Preclude verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Recant and preclude are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recant" instead a verb "Preclude".
Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding
Recant
Recant verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Preclude and recant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preclude" instead a verb "Recant".
Nearby Words: recantation, recanting
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