Synonyms for stave
verb prevent- anticipate
- avert
- avoid
- counteract
- foil
- forestall
- halt
- hold off
- preclude
- put an end to
- rule out
- thwart
- ward off
- arrest
- baffle
- balk
- bar
- block
- check
- chill
- cool
- cork
- counter
- dam
- debar
- forbid
- forfend
- frustrate
- hamper
- hinder
- impede
- inhibit
- intercept
- interdict
- interrupt
- limit
- obstruct
- obviate
- prohibit
- repress
- restrain
- restrict
- retard
- stop
- ward
- defend against
- head off
- hold back
- keep lid on
- nip in the bud
- put a stop to
- shut out
- stave off
- turn aside
Antonyms for stave
- aid
- assist
- forward
- help
- support
- abet
- advance
- allow
- approve
- continue
- encourage
- expedite
- facilitate
- free
- heat
- let go
- liberate
- open
- permit
- promote
- push
- release
- unblock
- warm
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braces
noun. support
rod
noun. bar, pole
slab
noun. chunk of solid object
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.