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debar
forefend
forfend
obviate
deflect
avert
head off
stave off
fend off
avoid
ward off
Definition: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Definition: To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).