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Prevent
Definition of Prevent
1.
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Verb
2.
Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Verb
Synonyms for word "prevent"
keep
forbid
foreclose
forestall
preclude
Semanticaly linked words with "prevent"
inhibit
make unnecessary
save
avert
avoid
debar
deflect
fend off
forefend
forfend
head off
obviate
stave off
ward off
block
blockade
embarrass
hinder
obstruct
stymie
stymy
baffle
bilk
cross
foil
frustrate
queer
scotch
spoil
thwart
halt
kibosh
stop
defend
keep
exclude
keep out
shut
shut out
restrict
hold
keep away
restrain
blank
hinder
impede
rain out
wash out