1. one who prevents or removes obstacles or difficulties
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The new software serves as an obviator of common data entry errors.
• She acted as an obviator of potential conflicts between the departments.
• The safety protocol was designed as an obviator of workplace accidents.
• His role as obviator of bureaucratic delays proved invaluable to the project.
• The mediator functioned as an obviator of misunderstandings between the parties.