Preclude and Thwart

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Preclude

Preclude verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Usage example: issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments
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Thwart is a synonym for preclude in obstruction topic. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Preclude", when it comes to topics like inhibit, hinder, prevent.
Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding

Thwart

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant
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Preclude is a synonym for thwart in obstruction topic. You can use "Preclude" instead a verb "Thwart", if it concerns topics such as inhibit, hinder, prevent.
Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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people preclude people thwart people
return preclude return thwart return
time preclude time thwart time
strategy preclude strategy thwart strategy
Other words: escape, threat.
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