PREVENTIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

prevention

noun

pri-ˈven(t)-shən

Definition of prevention

as in avoidance

the act or practice of keeping something from happening good crowd control is crucial to the prevention of riots

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Recent Examples of prevention Maternal mortality is a critical and preventable outcome — but prevention requires accurate data. — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 The renowned suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people bestowed the annual award on the pop star for her advocacy for the community and mental health. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 Stunt performers and coordinators are required to complete a general safety and injury prevention program in order to remain eligible for employment on union productions. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 High schools can develop peer-mentoring programs and suicide prevention, mental health awareness and anti-stigma campaigns. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevention

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The company’s ev1 resembles a power wheelchair but operates like an autonomous vehicle, with 360-degree sensors that provide proactive collision avoidance and smart driving capabilities.

— Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
An estate planning attorney can speak about protecting a family’s future without guaranteeing probate avoidance or asset protection.

— Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of avoidance

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Historically, politicians have kept a firewall between church and state to keep from crossing the First Amendment’s prohibition on a national religion or government restrictions that interfere with an individual’s expression of faith.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
These young people have defied prohibitions on protest, breached draconian security clampdowns, and endured detentions to relentlessly question the government’s authority.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

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