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Prevention (Noun)

Meaning

The act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Regular health check-ups are an important factor in the prevention of chronic diseases.
  • Malaria prevention involves the use of insecticides and protective clothing.
  • The police department's community outreach program focuses on crime prevention through education and awareness.
  • Proper planning and preparation are key components of natural disaster prevention and mitigation.
  • Smoke detectors and fire alarms play a critical role in fire prevention and safety.

Synonyms

  • Bar

Hypernyms

  • Interference
  • Hinderance

Hyponyms

  • Crushing
  • Non-proliferation
  • Forestalling
  • Stifling
  • Quelling
  • Preclusion

Related Words

  • Prevent (verb)
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