keep from
Not let have
To keep from doing something is to refrain or hold back: I couldn't keep from laughing.
To keep something from someone is to withhold it: They kept the news from her.
To keep someone from something is to prevent their access or involvement: The injury kept him from playing.
- abstainDeliberately not do
- forbearResist doing something
- bite your tongueRefrain from speaking
- avoidStay away from
- forgoDeliberately do without
steer clear of · prevent · block · refrain · restrain · hinder · hold back · prohibit · shun · withhold · deter · dissuade · stave off · eschew · curb · avert · preclude · discourage
prevention vs. permission
keep fromallow
Grant permission for
let · permit · enable · give the green light · facilitate
keep, from, preserve, preserved, preserves, preserving, preservative, preventer