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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prevents

The analysis was observational, meaning it identified relationships between eating habits and health outcomes without directly testing whether changing meal times prevents liver disease.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

That’s because the measure prevents state and local officials from changing the rules for a project once its application is submitted, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

This prevents the need to rush through the loss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

She has also vowed to close a "loophole" that prevents prosecutors from pursuing rape charges in cases when the victim has voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Instead, he presses a button on the dashboard that prevents air circulation.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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