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

When the team sprinkled their cages with isopropyl myristate daily, though, the animals did not breed—the compound reliably prevented pregnancy. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

The verdicts came after prosecutors argued Dominguez made deliberate choices during the attacks despite symptoms of schizophrenia, while defense attorneys argued his mental illness prevented him from forming criminal intent. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

The agreement, as described in court documents, prevented the Cubs from trying to block views from the rooftop seats with screens, obligated the Cubs to provide marketing and allowed Wrigley View Rooftop to use Cubs trademarks. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026

In the past, owner Arte Moreno prevented his GMs from depleting the major league roster of controllable players. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

And what’s prevented us from going that way is (that) the league was rooted in this idea of parity. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Curtin says its farmer, Neel, suffered a knee injury followed by surgeries that prevented her from harvesting the property herself. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Today, many former Biden Administration officials argue that their pressure on the Israelis prevented a famine from happening sooner. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Later that month, a crowd of people climbed on top of a Metro bus and prevented it from moving during a raucous street takeover in the Harbor Gateway area. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026