obviated
The word “obviated” has 4 syllables: ob-vi-at-ed
It's pronounced as /ˈɑb.viˌeɪ.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for obviated?
In the thesaurus, “obviated” has 50 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obviated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obviated
- anticipated
- arrested
- averted
- avoided
- baffled
- balked
- barred
- blocked
- checked
- checkmated
- circumvented
- counteracted
- counterbalanced
- deflected
- deterred
- dodged
- ducked
- eluded
- escaped
- eschewed
- evaded
- foiled
- forbad
- forbade
- forestalled
- frustrated
- halted
- hampered
- headed off
- helped
- hindered
- impeded
- inhibited
- negated
- neutralized
- nullified
- offset
- precluded
- prevented
- prohibited
- provided
- retarded
- saved
- shirked
- shook
- shunned
- stalled
- staved off
- stopped
- thwarted
Antonyms for obviated
- abetted
- advanced
- aided
- allowed
- assisted
- cultivated
- eased
- encouraged
- facilitated
- forwarded
- fostered
- furthered
- left
- let
- nurtured
- permitted
- promoted
- smoothed
- unclogged
Meanings of obviated
- verb
- To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
- To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).
Example Sentences
- The new security measures have obviated the need for additional staff.
- Technological advancements have obviated many traditional manufacturing processes.
- Her thorough explanation obviated any further questions on the topic.
- The introduction of the automated system has obviated manual data entry errors.
- His timely intervention obviated a potential disaster.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obviated, such as: abetted, advanced, aided, allowed, anticipated, arrested, assisted.
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