Verb
avert
IPA /əˈvɜːt/
To prevent something bad from happening.
See example sentence: avert
Turning off the overflowing tap averted a small flood.
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Verb
thwart
IPA /θwɔːt/
To stop someone from achieving a plan or intended action.
See example sentence: thwart
Heavy rain thwarted our plan to paint the fence.
Verb
preclude
IPA /prɪˈkluːd/
To make an action or outcome impossible.
See example sentence: preclude
The flooded path precluded our usual walk by the river.
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