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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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Juan Franco, mayor of the city of La Linea de la Concepcion, has signed a decree which prevents the fixture from going ahead on 9 June as planned.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Creating an earnings cap may limit the earnings potential of some of the top college athletes, as it prevents a completely open bidding process.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The case exposes a risk the states face with policing mergers: No law prevents companies from rushing to merge before attorneys general can stop them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"The Saudis are not going to join the Abraham Accords. The Saudi-Emirati rivalry prevents that," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The energy field enclosing the roof prevents any desperate form of escape.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins