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

Clancy's defence team argued to dismiss the case against her due to double jeopardy - a legal standard that prevents a person from being tried for the same crime twice.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

"It's very frustrating when the Act of Parliament prevents you carrying out the major repairs that you need to. Talk about putting ourselves in handcuffs."

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

The drive to sweep us up into the beat-by-beat inevitability of history is understandable, but it prevents a more intimate savoring of the person who powered it all.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

This does not necessarily mean that drinking more tea directly prevents disease or that everyone should consume that amount.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

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

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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