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

The reporter completely mischaracterized my comments made on numerous occasions over the past 16 months about 'masks' and the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The category has reshaped how American shoppers think about skincare, pushing hydration, barrier repair and prevention over aggressive treatment. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

But there may be a pathway for disease prevention very, very early on. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

The organization focuses on working with groups who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS and provides treatment, prevention and supporting resources. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026