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

Barnes is cold-based, and thus frozen directly onto the bedrock beneath it, which prevents it from sliding. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026

This method prevents nitrogen from diluting the exhaust gas, which hinders combustion and keeps the CO₂ concentration relatively low. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

The ballot measure prevents the state from interfering with reproductive freedom and privacy and creates an explicit right to make personal decisions about reproductive healthcare, in consultation with a medical professional. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

Mulching helps keep the ground stable and prevents frost heaving. — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

Musk said his conflict of interest prevents him from participating in their discussions. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

California law prevents any minor younger than 16 at the time of an offense from being prosecuted as an adult for any crime, including murder, the District Attorney’s Office said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Hurts is currently on blood thinner medication, which prevents him from playing football, according to the Eagles. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Locking that in on arrival prevents surprises deeper into a back-to-back trip stretch. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026