save vs preclude

save is a noun but preclude is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
save	Yes	No	Yes	No
preclude	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, preclude is a hypernym of save; that is, preclude is a word with a broader meaning than save:

Other hypernyms of save include forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent.

save (noun)	preclude (noun)
(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

save (verb)	preclude (verb)
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort	keep from happening or arising; make impossible
record data on a computer	make impossible, especially beforehand
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
accumulate money for future use
spend less; buy at a reduced price
retain rights to
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
bring into safety
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
save from sins
refrain from harming