(pre-clud-ed) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to prevent from happening; to make impossible

Example Sentence

Her sharp words precluded any friendship between them.

Synonyms

block; frustrate; hinder; obviate; prevent

Antonyms

allow

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

precluded
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • brooded
  • feuded

  • alluded
  • colluded
  • concluded
  • deluded
  • denuded
  • eluded
  • excluded
  • extruded
  • exuded
  • included
  • intruded
  • precluded
  • secluded