1. prevent

verb. (prɪˈvɛnt, priːˈvɛnt) Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
Synonyms
obstruct baffle scotch halt foil debar cross kibosh hinder make unnecessary avoid fend off frustrate queer save forefend blockade preclude ward off head off stymie block forfend bilk stymy embarrass foreclose spoil stop forestall obviate deflect avert thwart forbid stave off
Antonyms
show wasteful start go on activity
Etymology
prevent (English)
preventen (Middle English (1100-1500))
praeventus (Latin)
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2. prevent

verb. (prɪˈvɛnt, priːˈvɛnt) Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.
Synonyms
defend keep away hinder shut keep out impede wash out shut out exclude keep rain out blank hold
Antonyms
attack admit let free unclog
Etymology
prevent (English)
preventen (Middle English (1100-1500))
praeventus (Latin)
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