obviator
- noun
- /ˈɑbvɪˌeɪtər/
- Archaic
:
obstructor
- The obviator of the plan argued forcefully against any changes to tradition.
Examples
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Though rarely used today, the term obviator once described those who stood in the way of progress.
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In ancient councils, an obviator would often challenge new ideas to prevent rash decisions.
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The obviator of the plan was met with resistance.
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Many obviators emerged during the negotiations.
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In ancient councils, an obviator often opposed radical decisions to ensure careful deliberation.
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The obviator of the negotiations consistently challenged proposals that threatened the community's values.
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Historically, an obviator would act as an adversary to any movement that disrupted the established order.
Synonyms
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6.1
A person, team or group that is against you
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8.2
A person who delays or stops a group's progress on purpose
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6.3
A person who opposes another person, often in a story or argument
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6.2
A person who opposes authority or control
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3.8
Something that stops or reduces the chance of harm
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6.5
A person who interrupts a meeting or event and causes disorder
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4.5
A person who speaks out against a plan or idea
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6.0
A person, tool, or plan that stops a threat
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5.7
A person or machine that removes things judged unwanted
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8.0
A person who uses force or authority to stop people, information and actions
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3.4
Someone or something that stops an event from happening
A person who often stops other people's plans or progress
A person who stops or delays other people's actions on purpose
Someone or something that blocks progress
A person who delays a decision by using formal rules
A person who says no to an idea or decision
A person who stops people from saying or sharing ideas and facts
A person who cancels laws or rules
Antonyms
How Opposed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Obviator comes from the parts ob- 'against' and via 'way', so it originally meant 'one who stands in the way'. That's why the word could be used for someone who opposes or blocks a plan.