Synonyms & Similar Words
stop keep hold shut save cross block avoid defend spoil blank forbid halt scotch queer embarrass restrain foil exclude hinder prevention blockade obstruct impede avert restrict preventive foreclose deflect thwart frustrate preventative baffle forestall inhibit preclude kibosh obviate stymie bilk forfend shut out wash out rain out keep away keep out make unnecessary stave off stymy ward off debar fend off forefend head off