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prevention Synonyms

Another word for prevention

Choosing another word for prevention that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of stopping something from happening or arising, especially an undesirable event, illness, or harm.

Usage Example

"Public health officials emphasized that regular handwashing is essential for disease avoidance."

Strongest
avoidance
deterrence
Strong
prophylaxis
preclusion
forestalling
averting
obviation
hindrance
Weak
obstruction

Opposites of prevention

The opposite of prevention shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

causation
facilitation
promotion
encouragement
inducement
instigation
fostering
See all opposites of prevention

• Nearby Words

preventable
preventably
preventatively
prevention
preventive
preventively
preview

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prevention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prevention
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