Obviate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Do away with.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Rid Of
• Eliminate

Antonyms

• Necessitate

Hyponyms

• Rule Out
• Close Out

Related Words

• Obviation (noun)

Meaning ²

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Debar
• Stave Off
• Forefend
• Avert
• Deflect
• Fend Off
• Head Off
• Avoid
• Forfend
• Ward Off

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Forestall

Related Words

• Obviation (noun)