124 entries under prevent topic. ×

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pivot(verb, change, turn, slip)
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resist(verb, hold, separate, reject, maintain)
4
restrain(verb, stop, check, remove, reduce)
4
shunt(verb, stop, turn, avoid)
4
swerve(verb, turn, slip, alter)
3
balk(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
3
forbid(verb, stop, reduce, reject, dismiss)
3
keep(verb, delay, retard)
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keep off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
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oppose(verb, hold, separate, maintain, secure)
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shove aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop)
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switch(verb, alter, repel, distract)
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whip(verb, turn, slip, rush)
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beat off(expression, hold, separate, reject, maintain)
2
counter(verb, stop, remove, restrain, halt)
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delay(verb, anticipate, retard, foresee)
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fight(verb, hold, separate, maintain, oppose)
2
guard(verb, stop, hold, separate, maintain)
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hold off(verb, expression, stop, check, separate)
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intercept(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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