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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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