Synonyms of prevented

prevented 1 of 2

adjective

as in stopped

Related Words

• stopped
• precluded
• excluded
• suppressed
• hindered
• refused
• rejected
• blocked
• repressed
• revoked
• shut out
• vetoed
• disallowed
• impeded
• obstructed
• ruled out
• objectionable
• discouraged
• unsanctioned
• unsuitable
• improper
• unseemly
• disapproved
• unauthorized
• inappropriate
• illicit
• illegal
• unlawful
• ineffable
• unlicensed
• unmentionable
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• allowable
• permissible
• acceptable
• appropriate
• legitimate
• legal
• endorsed
• permissive
• tolerable
• authorized
• approved
• allowed
• lawful
• accepted
• bearable
• endurable
• licensed
• certified
• accredited
• warranted
• sanctioned
• sufferable
• OK
• granted
• supported
• promoted
• required
• commanded
• mandatory
• encouraged
• suitable
• proper
• vouchsafed
• ordered
• countenanced
• condoned
• accorded
• tolerated
• brooked
• unobjectionable
• seemly

prevented

2 of 2

verb

past tense of prevent

as in averted

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• averted
• precluded
• avoided
• obviated
• helped
• forestalled
• provided
• escaped
• anticipated
• deterred
• headed off
• hindered
• saved
• hampered
• nullified
• impeded
• thwarted
• neutralized
• evaded
• staved off
• prohibited
• shook
• stopped
• forbade
• deflected
• eluded
• blocked
• negated
• balked
• foiled
• interfered (with)
• stalled
• counteracted
• offset
• retarded
• frustrated
• inhibited
• shunned
• circumvented
• baffled
• eschewed
• barred
• halted
• counterbalanced
• made up (for)
• compensated (for)
• arrested
• dodged
• checked
• checkmated
• ducked
• warded (off)
• fended (off)
• shirked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisted
• aided
• facilitated
• abetted
• eased
• encouraged
• smoothed
• promoted
• fostered
• forwarded
• left
• permitted
• advanced
• furthered
• allowed
• cultivated
• let
• nurtured
• unclogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prevented

Verb

But the measures have not prevented the return of severe pollution each year. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

Centcom said the naval blockade has already prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion in crude oil. — Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

It's actually prevented innocent people from being detained by police. — Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

While Utah wasn’t able to score after the interception, the Utes prevented BYU from extending its lead. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

As part of the crackdown effort, federal officials weakened restrictions that prevented ICE agents from operating near public schools. — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

His five runs prevented matched Durbin and Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee among AL third basemen. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

In September of 2025, a De’Von Achane sliver of a foot stepping out of bounds prevented the Dolphins from taking a late lead on the eventual AFC champions. — Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Last week, the latest judge to be approved by parliament – Maciej Berek - was prevented from taking his seat amid scuffles outside the Tribunal in Warsaw. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026