prevented
Kept from happening
Prevented is the past tense of prevent, meaning to stop something from happening or someone from doing something.
The rain prevented us from going outside.
Quick action prevented a disaster.
To be prevented from doing something is to be blocked or hindered: She was prevented from entering by security.
Prevented from succeeding
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- counteredResponded to challenge
- derailedThrown off course
- disruptedCaused disorder in
averted · intercepted · undermined · circumvented · neutralized · repelled · parried · rebuffed
Officially disallowed
- forbiddenNot allowed
- outlawedForbidden by law
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
- barredBlocked from entry
restricted · vetoed · illegal · taboo · proscribed · interdicted · embargoed · censored
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- blockadeSealing off a place
stoppage · interception · roadblock · checkpoint · bottleneck · gridlock · logjam · deadlock
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
- dissuadedPersuaded not to
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- restrainedHeld under control
- constrainedForced into narrow limits
checked · curbed · suppressed · held back · warded off · scared off · put off · intimidated
Kept from harm
- shieldedProtected from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- securedMade fast or obtained
- defendedShielded from harm
buffered · insured · fortified · immunized · vaccinated · screened · precautionary · fail-safe
Made to follow rules
- managedOversaw or coped
- containedKept within limits
- supervisedDirected with oversight
- monitoredObserved systematically over time
moderated · restricted · limited · curtailed · governed · enforced · constrained · disciplined
foiled
Prevented from succeeding
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- counteredResponded to challenge
- derailedThrown off course
disrupted · averted · intercepted · undermined · circumvented · neutralized · repelled · parried · rebuffed · defeated
banned
Officially disallowed
- forbiddenNot allowed
- outlawedForbidden by law
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
barred · restricted · vetoed · illegal · taboo · proscribed · interdicted · embargoed · censored · suppressed
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
blockade · stoppage · interception · roadblock · checkpoint · bottleneck · gridlock · logjam · deadlock · standstill
discouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
- dissuadedPersuaded not to
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- restrainedHeld under control
constrained · checked · curbed · suppressed · held back · warded off · scared off · put off · intimidated · cautioned
protected
Kept from harm
defended · buffered · insured · fortified · immunized · vaccinated · screened · precautionary · fail-safe · safeguard
regulated
Made to follow rules
- managedOversaw or coped
- containedKept within limits
- supervisedDirected with oversight
monitored · moderated · restricted · limited · curtailed · governed · enforced · constrained · disciplined · reined in
preventedallowed
Granted permission to proceed
permitted · let · authorized · sanctioned · approved
preventedcaused
Made something occur
enabled · brought about · triggered · produced · induced
preventedfacilitated
Made something simpler
advanced · promoted · encouraged · enabled · helped
- abuse preventionStopping mistreatment before occurs
- pollution preventionStopping contaminants at origin
- fire preventionStopping combustion before ignition
- crime preventionStopping offenses before occurrence
- foreclosure preventionStopping bank repossession
- loss preventionProtecting store inventory
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