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Definition of obviate

"obviate" in the verb sense

1. obviate, rid of, eliminate

do away with

2. debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off

prevent the occurrence of prevent from happening

"Let's avoid a confrontation"

"head off a confrontation"

"avert a strike"

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Scrabble® Letter Score: 12

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2 letter words in obviate (7 words)

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3 letter words in obviate (19 words)

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4 letter words in obviate (11 words)

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5 letter words in obviate (4 words)

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7 letter words in obviate (1 word)

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obviate + 1 blank (4 words)

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obviate + 2 blanks (7 words)

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