preclude

(verb)

verb

1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

- Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

Similar word(s): forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent

Definition categories: social

2. make impossible, especially beforehand

Definition categories: stative, eliminate, obviate

Sentences with preclude as a verb:

- It has been raining for days, but that doesn’t preclude the possibility that the skies will clear by this afternoon!