OBVIATE

/ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Scrabble letter values: O1B3V4I1A1T1E1 = 12

Definition

  1. verb do away with. — synonyms: rid_of, eliminate
  2. 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”

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