obviating
ob-vi-at-ing
verb
Removing a difficulty or preventing a problem from occurring.
"Good preparation is obviating potential future problems."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fend off, forfend, debar, head off, stave off, avoid, ward off, deflect, forefend, obviate, avert, rid of
Antonyms: ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take