WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / O / obviate obviate verb /ɑbvieɪt/ 3 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 12 WWF 14 Definitions verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening avertavoiddebardeflectfend offforefendforfendhead off verb do away with eliminaterid of Look “obviate” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →