prevention

Synonyms

obstruction stoppage interruption hinderance

Antonyms

help aid succor acceleration

Pre*ven"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prévention.] 1. The act of going, or state of being, before. [Obs.] The greater the distance, the greater the prevention. Bacon. 2. Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought. [Obs.] Hammond. Shak. 3. The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. South. Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention. Shak. 4. Prejudice; prepossession. [A Gallicism] Dryden.

prevention - Similar Words

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