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English word:
obviate
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obviate in WordNet English dictionary
verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
"Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
debar
forefend
forfend
obviate
deflect
avert
head off
stave off
fend off
avoid
ward off
do away with
obviate
rid of
eliminate
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