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preclude
(verb)
preclude
(verb)
Meaning
to prevent something from happening
Example
"The heavy rain may preclude our outdoor plans for the day."
Synonyms
preventhinderprohibit
Antonyms
allowenablepermit
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'praecludere', meaning to close off.
Related word forms
verb: precluded
adjective: preclusive
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