v. Function: 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
v. Function: 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 dictionary. Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса. 2012