Prevent and Touch off

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Touch off is an antonym for prevent.

Touch off verb - To cause to function.

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Prevent is an antonym for touch off in topics: inspire, stimulate.

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