obviate Synonyms

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