Answer: preclude

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRECLUDEMake impossible
PRECLUDERule out in advance
PRECLUDEShut out
PRECLUDEMake impossible.
PRECLUDEShut out.
PRECLUDEPrevent.
PRECLUDEHead off
PRECLUDEPrevent from happening
precludeto rule out or eliminate
preclude(of a situation or condition) Prevent someone from doing something
precludePrevent from happening; make impossible