preclude Synonyms

rule out forbid foreclose prevent close out forestall preventing prevented outlaw omit obviate obstruct keep interdict intercept inhibit impede hinder prohibit proscribe throw cold water on pre-empt lock out shut out keep out leave out ward off stave off head off veto thwart stop staving stave restrict restrain hamper frustrate forfend deter deny debar curb check block baulk bar ban avoid avoiding