obviate Synonyms

debar head off deflect forfend fend off eliminate stave off avoid ward off avert forefend intercept restrain nullify obstruct remove prohibit prevent parry preclude save spare rid of rule out obviative pre-empt stay away stave ward thwart suppress stop staving inhibit impede abrogate counteract cancel block bar ban avoiding averting averted arrest anticipate deflected deter disadvise hinder