Staving Synonyms, Staving Antonyms

staving

Main Entry:	stave
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	prevent
Synonyms:	anticipate, arrest, avert, avoid, baffle, balk, bar, block, check, chill, cool, cork, counter, counteract, dam, debar, defend against, foil, forbid, forestall, forfend, frustrate, halt, hamper, head off, hinder, hold back, hold off, impede, inhibit, intercept, interdict, interrupt, keep lid on, limit, nip in the bud, obstruct, obviate, preclude, prohibit, put a stop to, put an end to, repress, restrain, restrict, retard, rule out, shut out, stave off, stop, thwart, turn aside, ward, ward off

* = informal/non-formal usage
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