Word: Preventing
How to pronounce: prɪˈvent
Verb
Definitions:
1. Keep (something) from happening.
Example sentences: "Action must be taken to prevent further accidents"
2. (of God) go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help.
Synonyms:
interfere
preclude
avert
disturb
forbid
inhibit
debar
protect
hamper
deter
hinder
thwart
impede
obstruct
discourage
oppose
stop
militate
keep
forestall
warn
stave off
avoidance
shut out
exclude
eliminate
foreclose
Antonyms:
protect
allow
enable
help
defend
promote
encourage
contribute
assist
contribute to
instigate
incite
Derivations:
prevented
preventable
preventive
prevention
preventer
prevent
preventing
preventable
preventive
prevention
preventer
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Preventing in Other Languages...
Spanish: Prevenir
German: Verhindern
French: Empêcher
Italian: Impedire
Turkish: önleyici
