preclude Synonyms

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