PRECLUDE

/pɹiːˈkluːd/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: P3R1E1C3L1U1D2E1 = 13

Definition

  1. verb keep from happening or arising. — synonyms: prevent, forestall, foreclose, forbid
  2. verb make impossible, especially beforehand. — synonyms: rule_out, close_out

Examples

  • “make impossible”
  • “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
  • “Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project”

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