Both Uses of
obviate
in
The Aeneid
- To level this, the bold Italians join; The wary Trojans obviate their design; With weighty stones o'erwhelm their troops below, Shoot thro' the loopholes, and sharp jav'lins throw.†
Book 9
- The Trojans, Tuscans, and Arcadian line, With equal courage obviate their design.†
Book 12 *
Definition:
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(obviate) eliminate or prevent from happening