verb
1.
Synonyms: prevent 2, avert, deter, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off, ward
Contrasted words: court, invite, woo; advance, forward, further, promote
2.
Synonyms: prevent 1, anticipate
verb
1.
Synonyms: prevent 2, avert, deter, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off, ward
Contrasted words: court, invite, woo; advance, forward, further, promote
2.
Synonyms: prevent 1, anticipate
Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English vocabulary. Английский энциклопедический словарь тезаурус. 2003