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

There exists highly effective and safe immunization available that prevents around 97% of infections. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Attardo points out that reducing wildlife collisions doesn't just save human and animal lives, but prevents property damage, the spending of public service dollars, and traffic delays. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Green was born with ichthyosis which prevents his skin from shedding normally. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Again, Paramount’s refusal to explain the disqualifications prevents us from saying that definitively. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Straight and looser fits also gain more shape stability, as the fiber prevents the growth that can make relaxed styles sag in unflattering ways. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Thoroughly squeezing the thawed spinach is essential—this step prevents a watery filling and keeps the feta-forward flavor intact. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

This prevents specialists from swaying recommendations based on conflicts of interest. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

The water shielding prevents the hot metal from reacting with oxygen in the air by keeping the heat strictly confined to the target zone. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026