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pretty-pretty (adj)
prevail (v)
prevail on (v)
prevailing (adj)
prevalence (n)
prevalent (adj)
prevaricate (v)
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prevent (v)
preventable (adj)
prevention (n)
preventive (adj)
preventive (n)
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prevent (v)
Synonyms: stop, avert, avoid, foil, thwart, put a stop to, preclude, nip in the bud, inhibit, counteract, block, ward off, check

Antonym: encourage
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