Preventing synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Preventing as a Verb

• halt

  keep from happening or continuing
• prohibit

  keep from happening or continuing
• rule out

  keep from happening or continuing
• thwart

  keep from happening or continuing
• forbid

  keep from happening or continuing
• restrict
• hamper
• forestall
• avoid
• restrain
• hinder
• avert
• stop
• impede
• inhibit
• bar
• preclude
• counter
• limit
• block
• check
• ward off
• put an end to
• obstruct
• retard
• balk
• intercept
• repress
• debar
• anticipate
• cool
• obviate
• baffle
• arrest
• foil
• interdict
• dam
• interrupt
• counteract
• frustrate
• chill
• cork
• head off
• hold back
• nip in the bud
• shut out
• stave off
• forfend
• defend against
• hold off