Synonyms of prevents

prevents

verb

present tense third-person singular of prevent

as in averts

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

• averts
• precludes
• avoids
• forestalls
• obviates
• helps
• provides
• escapes
• deters
• anticipates
• hinders
• impedes
• heads off
• neutralizes
• prohibits
• nullifies
• saves
• thwarts
• forbids
• staves off
• evades
• negates
• hampers
• deflects
• inhibits
• retards
• frustrates
• shakes
• counteracts
• eludes
• stops
• shuns
• interferes (with)
• blocks
• balks
• circumvents
• eschews
• foils
• baffles
• counterbalances
• offsets
• halts
• stalls
• compensates (for)
• dodges
• fends (off)
• makes up (for)
• bars
• shirks
• checks
• wards (off)
• arrests
• checkmates
• ducks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assists
• aids
• facilitates
• abets
• eases
• promotes
• encourages
• smooths
• furthers
• fosters
• advances
• allows
• permits
• nurtures
• cultivates
• leaves
• lets
• forwards
• unclogs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prevents

The city says state law prevents it from setting wages for private companies such as airlines, and a new provision in the state budget further restricts what local officials can do for contract workers. — Dj Simmons july 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

This prevents resentment, secrecy, and stressful decisions later. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Starting fresh gives both partners a stake in how the home comes together and prevents resentment down the line. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

The legislation follows the recent passage of California’s SB 73, which prevents election interference at the state level. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed to the 5th Circuit but wasn’t able to convince judges to reverse the injunction that prevents enforcement of the monitoring and filtering rules. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

One challenge is that textiles get tossed alongside other waste, which reduces quality and prevents reuse. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Anyone who’s on an anticoagulant, anything that thins your blood or prevents you from having a blood clot, should talk with a pharmacist or healthcare provider first to double-check which supplements interact with those types of medications. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026

It’s designed with a contoured waistband that prevents gaps, and there’s extra room in the hip and thigh area. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026