OBVIATE
Scrabble letter values: O1B3V4I1A1T1E1 = 12
Definition
- verb do away with. — synonyms: rid_of, eliminate
- verb prevent the occurrence of. — synonyms: debar, forefend, forfend, deflect, avert, head_off, stave_off, fend_off
Examples
- “prevent from happening”
- “Let's avoid a confrontation”
- “head off a confrontation”