prevent

/prɪˈvɛnt/
verb
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Definition

1

To stop something from happening or existing

The doctor said that eating a healthy diet can help prevent heart disease.

2

To stop someone from doing something

The security guards were there to prevent anyone from entering the restricted area.

Synonyms

stopMore general, can be used for both physical and abstract things avoidImplies taking action to stay away from something hinderMeans to make it difficult for something to happen, but not necessarily stop it completely

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