| avert(verb, stop, hold, check, separate) |
| ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) |
| fend off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) |
| prevent(verb, stop, hold, check, separate) |
| obviate(verb, stop, check, separate, remove) |
| avoid(verb, stop, remove, reject, restrain) |
| debar(verb, stop, check, reject, dismiss) |
| preclude(verb, stop, check, separate, remove) |
| deflect(verb, stop, separate, reject, disregard) |
| forestall(verb, stop, check, separate, remove) |
| block(verb, stop, hold, check, separate) |
| deter(verb, stop, hold, check, separate) |
| parry(verb, cut, separate, reject, cool) |
| repel(verb, control, check, separate, reject) |
| rule out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check) |
| check(verb, stop, hold, control, cut) |
| delay(verb, reject, cause, halt, stay) |
| head off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt) |
| obstruct(verb, stop, hold, check, restrain) |
| anticipate(verb, stop, remove, restrain, halt) |