1. (verb) preemptive bid, pre-empt, preempt
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Synonyms: pre-empt, preempt, preemptive bid
2. (verb) preempt
acquire for oneself before others can do so
Synonyms: displace
3. (verb) preempt, displace
take the place of or have precedence over
Synonyms: terminate, move, displace, give the axe, fire, sack, preempt, can, dismiss, give notice, send away, give the sack, force out
4. (verb) preempt
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
Synonyms: displace
5. (verb) preempt
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Synonyms: displace
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Synonyms for preempt 
