Synonyms for

Prevented

Verb / prɪˈventɪd / / pri:ˈventɪd / / prɪˈvenɪd / / pri:ˈvenɪd / Another word for prevented — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Prevented means to stop something from happening before it occurs.

Synonyms & similar words

forbid preclude forestall prevent foreclose keep let stopped avoided thwarted hindered obstructed deterred blocked intercepted forestalled precluded forbade prohibited disallowed restricted restrained curbed halted arrested checked countered

Synonyms by register

Formal

averted obviated forestalled precluded

Informal

stopped blocked hindered kept from

Literary

thwarted stymied checked

Antonyms

allowed permitted enabled facilitated encouraged supported advanced

Common collocations

  • prevented from happening
  • prevented an accident
  • prevented disease
  • prevented crime
  • prevented entry
  • prevented further damage
  • prevented the spread

Word family

noun prevention
verb prevent
adjective preventive
adverb preventatively

Usage note

Often followed by 'from' and a gerund (e.g., 'prevented from leaving'). Can sometimes be confused with 'pertain', which means to relate to.

Example sentences

  1. The police prevented the thief from stealing the jewelry.
  2. I prevented the cake from burning by taking it out of the oven on time.
  3. My mom prevented my little brother from touching the hot stove.
  4. The captain prevented the ship from sinking by plugging the hole.
  5. The vaccine prevented many people from getting sick.

Quotes

  • It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. - Benjamin Franklin
  • It is better to prevent crimes than to punish them. - Cesare Beccaria
  • An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - Benjamin Franklin

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