50 entries under prevent topic. ×

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avert(verb, stop, remove, reduce, restrain)
6
obviate(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow)
6
preclude(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow)
5
inhibit(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, halt)
4
block(noun, verb, territory, state, place)
4
check(verb, stop, reduce, restrain)
4
forestall(verb, stop, remove, allow)
3
deter(stop, remove, avoid, impede)
3
forfend(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow)
3
restrain(stop, remove, reduce, slow)
3
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, halt)
2
bar(verb, stop, reduce, restrain)
2
interrupt(stop, impede)
2
stymie(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, suppress)
2
ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, remove, halt)
1
bit(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, suppress)
1
bridle(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, suppress)
1
debar(stop, impede, exclude, hindrance)
1
enjoin(verb, stop, reduce, restrain)
1
faze(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, suppress)
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