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prevention

noun

prɪˈven.ʃən

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

the action of stopping something from happening or arising

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to health.

hindrance, deterrence, obstruction, blockage, inhibition, restraint, avoidance

Entry 1

hindrance, deterrence, obstruction, blockage, inhibition, restraint

Entry 3

avoidance, deterrence, hindrance, obstruction

encouragement, facilitation, promotion, assistance, support, advancement, causation

Entry 1

encouragement, facilitation, promotion, assistance, support, advancement

Entry 3

causation, encouragement, promotion

disease prevention, crime prevention, fire prevention, prevention program

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but...

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids