v. Function: verb
1 to be or get ahead of or to deal with beforehand FF1C; many problems are prevented easily if one plans wisely FF1E;
Synonyms: anticipate, forestall
Related Words: baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart; arrest, check, interrupt
2 to stop from advancing or occurring FF1C; take steps to prevent war FF1E; FF1C; measures designed to prevent the spread of disease FF1E;
Synonyms: avert, deter, forestall, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off, ward
Related Words: bar, block, dam, hinder, impede, obstruct; debar, shut out; forbid, inhibit, interdict, prohibit
Contrasted Words: allow, leave, let, suffer
Antonyms: permit