Act like and Prevent

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Prevent is an antonym for act like in pretend to be another topic.

Prevent verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

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Act like is an antonym for prevent.

One of a series of short zombie stories had a survivor act like a zombie to prevent himself from being eaten, including limping gait and dirty appearance.

Source: Pretend We're Dead
Although, as Richard Feynman noted, any hair on the back of your hands will act like wicks and prevent the water from properly cooling the flame.

Source: Finger Snap Lighter

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