prevent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Synonyms

• keep
• prevent

More specific

• blank
• defend
• exclude
• hinder
• hold
• impede
• keep away
• keep out
• rain out
• restrain
• restrict
• shut
• shut out
• wash out

Opposite / Antonyms

• let

Related

• keep

Verb

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Synonyms

• forbid
• foreclose
• forestall
• preclude
• prevent

More specific

• avert
• avoid
• baffle
• bilk
• block
• blockade
• cross
• debar
• deflect
• embarrass
• fend off
• foil
• forefend
• forfend
• frustrate
• halt
• head off
• hinder
• inhibit
• kibosh
• make unnecessary
• obstruct
• obviate
• queer
• save
• scotch
• spoil
• stave off
• stop
• stymie
• stymy
• thwart
• ward off

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