Synonyms and Antonyms for
obviate
1. obviate (v.)
do away with
Synonyms:
close out
preclude
eliminate
rid of
rule out
Antonyms:
necessitate
2. obviate (v.)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms:
prevent
stave off
avert
forbid
debar
avoid
forefend
deflect
head off
foreclose
forestall
forfend
ward off
preclude
fend off
