preempt - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

Synonyms

• pre-empt
• preempt
• preemptive bid

More generic

• bid
• bidding

Verb

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

Synonyms

• preempt

More generic

• bid
• call

Verb

acquire for oneself before others can do so

Synonyms

• preempt

More generic

• acquire
• get

Verb

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

Synonyms

• preempt

More generic

• acquire
• get

Verb

take the place of or have precedence over

Synonyms

• displace
• preempt

More generic

• replace
• supersede
• supervene upon
• supplant

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