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

The Louisiana ruling prevented the NCAA, SEC and LSU from taking action that would adversely affect the athletes. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Living under a rock would hardly have prevented you from hearing the ubiquitous monster hit — and replaying it in your head ad nauseam. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

While the cause of Sunday’s crash is still under investigation, Miami International Airport lacks a key safety feature that might have prevented the aircraft from overrunning the airport property and reaching a roadway, aviation experts said. — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

This one prevented Potapova from reaching her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

As a member of the mint family, horehound has the tendency to spread aggressively, but this can be prevented by shearing the inconspicuous flowers, which is also done to expose the evergreen foliage. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Firefighters rescued a dog named Agusta and prevented a house fire from spreading during an incident in Santa Ana, California, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Many of those cuts were prevented through litigation and Congress’ refusal to act, the report said. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Comporta and Melides have their beach clubs and their destination dining, but strict laws regulating construction have for now prevented the kind of overdevelopment that can disrupt such an unspoiled place. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026