Prevent (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Obviate
- Avert
- Stymy
- Fend Off
- Frustrate
- Kibosh
- Stymie
- Hinder
- Bilk
- Forefend
- Deflect
- Head Off
- Make Unnecessary
- Queer
- Baffle
- Embarrass
- Forfend
- Halt
- Cross
- Spoil
- Foil
- Stave Off
- Avoid
- Blockade
- Block
- Scotch
- Ward Off