Derail and Prevent

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Derail

Derail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
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Prevent and derail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prevent" instead a verb "Derail".
Nearby Words: derailment, derailing

Prevent

Prevent verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
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Derail and prevent are semantically related. You can use "Derail" instead a verb "Prevent".
Nearby Words: prevention, preventive, preventing, preventable, preventer

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  • Derail the plot and prevent Third Impact.
    Source: Fanfic Recs / Neon Genesis Evangelion Parody
  • Omnicidal Maniac Scorpion tried to derail the plan by killing The Chosen One, the guy who was supposed to get the power to prevent it landing in the hands of one of the villains which the next game reveals happened anyway- Shao Kahn was the winner, simply because he was pissed at them.
    Source: Omnicidal Maniac
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