Synonyms of prevention

prevention

noun

pri-ˈven(t)-shən 

as in avoidance

the act or practice of keeping something from happening

good crowd control is crucial to the prevention of riots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoidance
• prohibition
• neutralization
• prohibiting
• averting
• circumvention
• deterrence
• precluding
• forestallment
• nullification
• thwarting
• negation
• outlawing
• forbidding
• interdiction
• debarment
• barring
• crossing
• checkmate
• frustration
• proscribing
• baffling
• determent
• proscription
• enjoining
• balking
• foiling
• interdicting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assistance
• support
• aid
• backing
• promotion
• facilitation
• cultivation
• encouragement
• advancement
• nurture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prevention

Millions of Americans are still searching online what foods to avoid, and watching social media prevention rituals, trying to solve a problem that was never theirs alone to solve. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 July 2026

Although no system can remove every possible risk, thoughtful prevention can greatly reduce it. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

The company's main offering is the 4 Seasons Pest Control program, which provides year-round prevention with quarterly visits. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026

In 2019, Ragland participated in the 21st Annual Alive and Running 5k for suicide prevention in Los Angeles, per People. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026