obviation

NOUN

prevention

Synonyms

STRONG

avoidance blockage determent deterrence forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction preclusion prohibition stoppage thwarting

WEAK

deterence forestallment

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

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Dresses, she said, owe at least some of their formidable staying power to their forgiving shapes, unfussy construction and obviation of caked-on accessories or cumbersome layering.

From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2011

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