Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Preclude

• (v.) To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.
• (v.) To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.

Synonyms of Preclude

• Prevent
• Forestall
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Rule Out
• Close Out

Antonyms of Preclude

Homophones of Preclude