Axe
Axe verb - Chop or split with an ax.
Prevent
Prevent verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Both words in one sentence
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She was constantly abusive to him, which came to a head when she tried to kill him with an axe and her own son killed her to prevent it.
Source: Wicked Stepmother -
Salvador solves the problem by grabbing an axe and chopping the guy in half to prevent the plant from spreading onto his head (thus saving him), and then asks for clarification.
Source: Almost Dead Guy -
Roots: The front half of Kunta Kinte's foot was chopped off with an axe to prevent him from running away (again).
Source: An Arm and a Leg
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