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prevents

VERB

keep from happening or continuing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert avoid bar block counter forbid forestall halt hamper hinder impede inhibit limit preclude prohibit put an end to restrain restrict rule out stop thwart ward off

STRONG

anticipate arrest baffle balk check chill cool cork counteract dam debar foil forfend frustrate intercept interdict interrupt obstruct obviate repress retard

WEAK

defend against head off hold back hold off keep lid on nip in the bud put a stop to shut out stave off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow approve assist continue encourage facilitate forward free help let go open permit promote push release support

STRONG

abet heat liberate warm

WEAK

cause

Example Sentences

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“The D.C. Office of Gun Violence Prevents says it wants to be part of this movement,” Mr. Pannell said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2023

Prevents you from taking the slow train, so you take a cab.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2018

Prevents heart attacks and strokes There are mountains of research papers claiming this to be true.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2016

Vitamin C: Prevents free radicals from aging your skin, promotes collagen production and evens skin tones.

From Forbes • Feb. 1, 2015

"Prevents difficulties at tea, you know," Angelica supplemented.

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah