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Another word for preclude

Choosing another word for preclude depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To prevent from happening; to make an action, event, or outcome impossible.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in temperature did not prevent an enjoyable afternoon walk through the botanical gardens."

Strongest
prevent
rule out
Strong
obviate
avert
forestall
prohibit
foreclose
hinder

• verb (Context 2)

To prevent or exclude a person from doing something or participating in an activity.

Usage Example

"A prior scheduling conflict precluded the keynote speaker from attending the opening reception."

Strongest
exclude
debar
Strong
disqualify
bar
stop
keep

Opposites of preclude

The opposite of preclude shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

allow
permit
enable
include
facilitate
admit
welcome
empower
See all opposites of preclude

• Nearby Words

precisely
preciseness
precision
preclude
precocious
precociously
precociousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Preclude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/preclude
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