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What is another word for Prevent? – 190 Prevent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stop hinder obstruct block thwart foil avert avoid evade deter discourage inhibit restrict limit curb check impede delay hamper handicap obstruct intercept intervene preclude exclude prohibit ban forbid bar inhibit restrain suppress repress stifle smother quell quash squash crush nip forestall anticipate preempt preclude obviate mitigate alleviate reduce minimize lessen decrease diminish

    Meaning of Prevent

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "prevent" means to stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.

    Definitions

    • * The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "prevent" as to keep from happening or existing, or to keep someone from doing something.

    Example Uses

    • The doctor took steps to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body.
    • * The government implemented new laws to prevent pollution and protect the environment.
    • * The school took measures to prevent bullying and ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    allow permit enable facilitate help assist encourage promote support facilitate ease aid abet incite provoke trigger spark ignite fuel foster nurture cultivate permit tolerate authorize sanction condone approve encourage prompt induce provoke cause create initiate instigate begin start commence

    Related Nouns

    safety security protection defense prevention obstruction barrier blockage hindrance impediment obstacle restriction limitation prohibition ban embargo sanction measure step action precaution safeguard shield guard watch vigilance awareness caution warning alert notice sign signal

    Related Verbs

    protect defend safeguard shield guard watch prevent obstruct block hinder restrict limit prohibit ban forbid stop halt cease discontinue suspend interrupt interfere intervene anticipate preempt preclude obviate mitigate alleviate reduce minimize lessen decrease diminish

    Related Adjectives

    preventive precautionary protective defensive obstructive restrictive limiting prohibitive forbidden banned safe secure guarded watched vigilant cautious aware warned alerted notified signed signaled careful prudent wise judicious rational reasonable sensible responsible dutiful obligatory