Prevent Synonyms and Antonyms
prĭ-vĕnt
To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action
(Verb)
Synonyms:
- forestall
- preclude
- avert
- obviate
- hinder
- stave off
- deter
- anticipate
- arrest
- block
- debar
- balk
- foil
- inhibit
- frustrate
- interrupt
- impede
- bar
- circumvent
- repress
- stop
- obstruct
- thwart
- hold back
- limit
- intercept
- rule out
- nip-in-the-bud
- ward off
- restrain
- forbid
- ward
- counteract
- halt
- check
- abort
- forfend
- retard
- counter
- countercheck
- bind
- censor
- restrict
- dam
- defend
- hold off
- stop from
- estop
- forbear
- override
- gag
- guard
- keep from happening
- hamper
- put-a-stop-to
- fend-off
- draw-off
- turn aside
- foreclose
- paralyze
- parry
- preempt
- prohibit
- resist
- stifle
- suppress
- veto
- warn
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
- circumventive
- prevenient
- preventative
- preventive
- prophylactic
Synonyms:
(Noun)
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