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prevent
prevent
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stop
hinder
check
obstruct
block
impede
frustrate
thwart
halt
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debar
dash
nip in the bud
baffle
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scotch
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resist
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prevent
antonyms
assist
help
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allow
aid
permit
support
facilitate
cause
let go
promote
persuade
bring about
abet
sanction
let
instigate
move
urge
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impel
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open
license
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talk into
rouse
free
inspire
motivate
occasion
generate
draw
empower
engender
authorize
advance
forward
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