Prevent and Talk into

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Talk into is an antonym for prevent.

Talk into verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.

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Prevent is an antonym for talk into in topics: encourage, convince, coax, do, incite.

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