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单词 pre empt
释义
(verb) 
Definition
to prevent an action by doing something which makes it pointless or impossible
He pre-empted any decision to sack him
Synonyms
forestall
They had done little to forestall the attack.
anticipate
You've anticipated my next question.
prevent
We took steps to prevent it happening.
These methods prevent pregnancy.
steal a march on
get in before
(verb) 
The French government has the right to pre-empt a piece sold at auction.
Synonyms
anticipate
assume
If there is no president, power will be assumed by extremist forces.
take over
appropriate
Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.
acquire
seize
Troops have seized the airport and radio stations.
usurp
Did she usurp his place in his mother's heart?
arrogate
He arrogated the privilege to himself alone.
Seeusurp

Nearby words of
pre-empt

  • pre-eminence
  • pre-eminent
  • pre-eminently
  • pre-empt
  • preach
  • preach at someone
  • preacher

Synonyms of 'pre-empt'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of prevent
Definition
to keep (someone from doing something)
We took steps to prevent it happening.These methods prevent pregnancy.
Synonyms
stop,
avoid,
frustrate,
restrain,
check,
bar,
block,
anticipate,
hamper,
foil,
inhibit,
head off,
avert,
thwart,
intercept,
hinder,
obstruct,
preclude,
impede,
counteract,
ward off,
balk,
stave off,
forestall,
defend against,
obviate (formal),
nip in the bud
in the sense of seize
Definition
to take by force or capture
Troops have seized the airport and radio stations.
Synonyms
take by storm,
take over,
capture,
take,
acquire,
occupy,
conquer,
overrun,
annex,
usurp
in the sense of usurp
Definition
to seize a position or power without authority
Did she usurp his place in his mother's heart?
Synonyms
seize,
take over,
assume,
take,
appropriate,
wrest,
commandeer,
arrogate,
infringe upon,
lay hold of
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