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English to English verb
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keep from happening or arising; make impossible |  | Example: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
source: wordnet30
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make impossible, especially beforehand | | source: wordnet30
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To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede. | | source: webster1913
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