Preclude and Restrain

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

Restrain and preclude are semantically related in inhibit topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Preclude", when it comes to topics like prevent.

Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Preclude and restrain are semantically related in hinder topic. Sometimes you can use "Preclude" instead a verb "Restrain".

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining