prevented

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Definition

verb. stopped something from happening or occurring.

Example Sentence

Ambivalence prevented him from pursuing the matter further.

More Example Sentences

The teacher prevented the students from talking.

Synonyms

stopped; hindered; averted

Antonyms

allowed; permitted; facilitated

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Rhymes

  • dented
  • rented
  • scented
  • tented
  • vented

  • augmented
  • cemented
  • consented
  • contented
  • demented
  • dissented
  • fermented
  • invented
  • lamented
  • presented
  • prevented
  • relented
  • repented
  • resented
  • segmented
  • consented
  • dissented
  • invented
  • presented
  • prevented
  • relented
  • resented
  • segmented

  • circumvented
  • discontented
  • reinvented
  • represented
  • represented

  • misrepresented
  • unrepresented
  • misrepresented

  • overrepresented
  • underrepresented
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