Hypernyms for "prevent"
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avert
avoid
baffle
bilk
blank
block
blockade
cross
debar
defend
deflect
embarrass
exclude
fend off
foil
forefend
forfend
frustrate
halt
head off
hinder
hold
impede
keep away
keep out
kibosh
make unnecessary
obstruct
obviate
queer
rain out
save
scotch
shut
shut out
spoil
stave off
stop
stymie
stymy
thwart
ward off
wash out
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.