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prevented
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Synonyms:

stopped, interfered with, interrupted, obstructed, halted

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prevent
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Sense: Verb: stop in advance

Synonyms:

avert , avoid , forestall, ward off, stave off, head off, fend off, nip sth in the bud, preempt, pre-empt, preclude , stop , put a stop to

Antonyms:

permit , let , license , sanction , encourage , foster , promote , aid , help , assist , give incentives, egg on, support , back , get behind, motivate, lend a hand

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