Need another word that means the same as “prevents”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “prevents” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Prevents” are: keep, forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “prevents” as a verb can have the following definitions:
forbid | (of a circumstance or quality) make (something) impossible; prevent. All vehicles are forbidden. |
foreclose | Keep from happening or arising; make impossible. The decision effectively foreclosed any possibility of his early rehabilitation. |
forestall | Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time. They will present their resignations to forestall a vote of no confidence. |
keep | Store or keep customarily. She keeps a sixpack and a week s worth of supplies in the refrigerator. |
preclude | (of a situation or condition) prevent someone from doing something. The secret nature of his work precluded official recognition. |
airsickness | Motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence. |
avert | Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. She averted her eyes while we made stilted conversation. |
avoid | Declare invalid. Her former friends now avoid her. |
blockade | Impose a blockade on. They voted to lift the blockade of major railway junctions. |
circumvention | The act of evading by going around. Circumvention of the rules undermines any fairness. |
deter | Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. Strategists think not only about how to deter war but about how war might occur. |
dislodgement | Forced removal from a position of advantage. |
embarrass | Cause to be embarrassed cause to feel self conscious. The state of the rivers will embarrass the enemy. |
firewall | Protect a network or system from unauthorized access with a firewall. Our security products offer integral firewalling. |
forbid | Refuse to allow (something. I forbid you to call me late at night. |
foreclose | Take away someone’s power to redeem (a mortgage) and take possession of the mortgaged property. The decision effectively foreclosed any possibility of his early rehabilitation. |
forestall | Buy up (goods) in order to profit by an enhanced price. They will present their resignations to forestall a vote of no confidence. |
forfend | Avert or prevent (something evil or unpleasant. The fiend forfend said the grim Earl. |
fungicide | A chemical that destroys fungus. Cut away any rotten parts before dusting with fungicide. |
hamper | A basket or box containing food for a special occasion. A laundry hamper. |
hinder | Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. The hinder part of a carcass. |
illegalize | Declare illegal; outlaw. |
impede | Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. The sap causes swelling which can impede breathing. |
inhibit | Control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior. They felt inhibited by the presence of healthcare professionals. |
insecticide | A chemical used to kill insects. The use of chemical insecticides. |
insulate | Place or set apart. The service is insulated from outside pressures. |
insulation | The state of being isolated or detached. Keep your home warmer through insulation. |
lightproof | Able to block out light completely. A lightproof envelope. |
obstruct | (in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence. Fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food. |
occlude | Block passage through. It is placed at eye level with one eye occluded. |
preclude | (of a situation or condition) prevent someone from doing something. The secret nature of his work precluded official recognition. |
prophylactic | Capable of preventing conception or impregnation. The swastika a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples. |
stonewall | Obstruct or hinder any discussion. I have repeatedly given him the opportunity to clear this matter up but the estate has met with stonewall after stonewall. |
stymie | Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. The changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments. |
thwart | Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. The government had been able to thwart all attempts by opposition leaders to form new parties. |
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