preclude

Letters that make preclude

d, e, l, p, c, r, u are letters that make 'preclude'

Words within preclude

re, PR, EC, cl, DE, Re, Cl, Lu, Pr are words within 'preclude'


2 possible definitions for 'preclude'

Preclude as "make impossible, especially beforehand"

Under this definition, preclude is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

rule out, close out have the same meaning as 'preclude'

preclude as a type

'preclude' can be a type of obviate, rid of, eliminate.

Derivatives of preclude

obviating(a), preclusive are derivatives of 'preclude'.


Preclude as "keep from happening or arising, make impossible"

Under this definition, preclude is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

foreclose, prevent, forestall, forbid have the same meaning as 'preclude'

Types of preclude

baffle, make unnecessary, debar, avoid, hinder, ward off, deflect, embarrass, avert, bilk, forefend, forfend, obviate, head off, stave off, fend off, frustrate, kibosh, obstruct, foil, thwart, stymie, stymy, queer, scotch, block, block, spoil, stop, cross, blockade, save, halt are types of 'preclude'.

Derivatives of preclude

preventive, preventative, obviation, forestalling, preclusion are derivatives of 'preclude'.

Example of preclude used within this context

"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer", "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"



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