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preclude
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preclude in WordNet English dictionary
verb
make impossible, especially beforehand
preclude
rule out
close out
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
prevent
forestall
foreclose
preclude
forbid
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