Prevent


Synonyms for prevent
verb keep from happening or continuing

prohibit
rule out
thwart
forbid
restrict
hamper
halt
forestall
avoid
restrain
hinder
avert
stop
impede

inhibit
bar
preclude
counter
limit
block
obstruct
retard
balk
intercept
repress
debar
anticipate
cool

obviate
baffle
arrest
foil
interdict
dam
interrupt
counteract
frustrate
chill
check
cork
head off
hold back

nip in the bud
shut out
stave off
ward off
put an end to
forfend
defend against
hold off
keep lid on
put a stop to
turn aside

Antonyms for prevent

permit
aid
assist
release
facilitate
abet
heat
warm

liberate
cause
allow
push
encourage
forward
help
approve

free
let go
promote
continue
advance
support
open

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