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 key to most waterproof formulas are waxes or silicones, which protect the pigments from water and prevents it from breaking down. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026

Cut-flower food also prevents bacteria in the vase’s water and maintains the pH level to reduce water bubbles that can clog stems. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Researchers stressed that the study found only an association between early-life sugar intake and dementia risk and does not prove that reducing sugar directly prevents the disease. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The July 8 ruling prevents law enforcement from being able to deport migrants who swim into the territories, reversing a practice of deporting them on the spot without a legal process. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

By constantly recirculating the gas, the system prevents heat loss and maintains stable internal pressure. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

The application defines that standard as either having a condition that will not improve or one that prevents someone from performing normal daily living tasks unassisted. — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 31 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

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