prevent
verbDivide prevent into syllables:
pre · vent
How to pronounce prevent:
Definition of prevent:
- prevent (verb):
- to keep from happening or existing
- to keep (someone from doing something)
Synonyms for prevent:
forbidstymiethwartbaffleblockhaltsavestopcrosshinderShow 10 more
Antonyms for prevent:
begetyieldoccasiontriggergenerateenactinduceinspirecompelcauseShow 15 more
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