Synonyms and Antonyms for obviate

Synonyms:

• deflect
• avert
• avoid
• forestall
• stave off
• head off
• fend off
• ward off
• foreclose
• forbid
• debar
• forfend
• preclude
• forefend
• prevent

Antonyms:

• confront
• validate
• consume
• refrain
• attack

Synonyms:

• eliminate
• close out
• preclude
• rule out
• rid of

Antonyms:

• necessitate
• permit
• decriminalize
• decriminalise
• allow