prevented

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/ · verb

Meaning

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
To take preventative measures.
To come before; to precede.
To outdo, surpass.
To be beforehand with; to anticipate.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

forestall(English)preclude(English)forbid(English)keep(English)foreclose(English)aborted(English)accused(English)alerted(English)happening(English)entering(English)doing(English)pursuing(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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