Synonyms for obviation
ob·vi·a·tion

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1. obviationnoun

   Synonyms:
   deterrence, prevention

2. obviationnoun

   The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

   Synonyms:
   prevention, deterrence

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1. obviation, forestalling, preclusionnoun

   the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

   Synonyms:
   forestalling, preclusion

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1. • Prevention

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