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head off
head off
synonyms
avert
stave off
ward off
fend off
deflect
obviate
avoid
debar
forfend
forefend
prevent
stop
check
impede
forestall
balk
turn aside
thwart
obstruct
foil
block
frustrate
hinder
intercept
curb
preclude
counteract
halt
nip in the bud
put a stop to
restrain
divert
hamper
hold back
arrest
cut off
keep at bay
resist
draw away
bar
interrupt
preempt
shut out
inhibit
let
keep off
prohibit
interdict
rule out
oppose
more synonyms
head off
antonyms
encourage
assist
allow
cause
help
let go
aid
attract