Synonyms for obviation
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
Forms
- Plural
- obviations → forestallings, preclusions, preventions, deterrences…
Example sentences
- prevention Mennad did a presentation about suicide prevention.
- deterrence Strategic nuclear arms are only there for deterrence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| obviation | rising | |
| forestalling | falling | |
| preclusion | rising | |
| prevention | rising | |
| deterrence | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- prevention3, deterrence3, preclusion3
- 12 letters
- forestalling3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (prevention3 = 3 syllables).