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 move prevented the federal district court from making its own interim appointment, who would have been able to serve until a new candidate was presidentially appointed and confirmed by the Senate. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

In this new threat landscape, biological attacks are unlikely to be prevented entirely, given the proliferation of biological capabilities and the fact that some actors cannot be deterred by traditional means. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

And Reiley believes that the chatbot prevented her daughter from opening up to others about her struggle with suicidal thoughts. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

The moment may have lasted only seconds, but Schwarber's quick thinking might have prevented the young fan from wandering into an area where players were throwing baseballs at high velocity. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Every fall prevented and hospitalization avoided costs a fraction of what Medicaid would otherwise spend. — David Greenfield, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

The Dallas judge’s order prevented West from representing herself as the child’s mother. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

The losses prevented Cramer from recommending it as anything more than a speculative investment. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Authorities immediately launched a rescue operation involving firefighters, police, the National Disaster Response Force and civic officials but efforts were hampered by narrow access lanes that prevented the use of heavy machinery, officials said. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026