Synonyms of preventing

preventing

verb

present participle of prevent

as in averting

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• averting
• precluding
• avoiding
• forestalling
• helping
• obviating
• escaping
• providing
• anticipating
• deterring
• heading off
• saving
• thwarting
• neutralizing
• impeding
• hindering
• nullifying
• evading
• hampering
• prohibiting
• staving off
• retarding
• shaking
• deflecting
• blocking
• stopping
• negating
• forbidding
• eluding
• stalling
• counteracting
• inhibiting
• offsetting
• circumventing
• interfering (with)
• shunning
• eschewing
• barring
• frustrating
• counterbalancing
• halting
• foiling
• dodging
• baffling
• balking
• checking
• checkmating
• arresting
• fending (off)
• warding (off)
• ducking
• shirking
• compensating (for)
• making up (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• abetting
• promoting
• easing
• advancing
• smoothing
• encouraging
• fostering
• furthering
• leaving
• cultivating
• permitting
• forwarding
• letting
• allowing
• nurturing
• unclogging

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preventing

This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Increasing access to birth control is critical for preventing unintended pregnancies, improving women's health, and enabling planned families. —Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024

Israel’s attacks are also aimed at preventing Iran from preserving a foothold in Syria. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

Armed with these insights, suppliers can anticipate increased demand for planning production, managing inventory and preventing shortages. —Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Experts say there is not enough evidence supporting supplements for preventing a cold. —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024

The mental distraction caused by social media can take you out of the present, preventing you from fully enjoying the moment. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

An adjustable support vest and sturdy aluminum arm ensure user safety by preventing collisions with physical objects. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024