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Words That Rhyme With “Prevent” — 20 Rhyming Words

To keep something bad from happening. To stop something before it occurs.

IPA: /prɪˈvɛnt/Stress: oO

How to Pronounce Prevent

IPA: /prɪˈvɛnt/

Stress on second syllable. The 'e' in first syllable is a schwa sound.

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circumvent

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
verb C2

To find a clever way around a problem or rule instead of dealing with it directly. It's like finding a back door when the front door is blocked.

Example: The company tried to circumvent environmental regulations by relocating its operations offshore.

dissent

/dɪˈsent/
verb C1

To openly disagree with something, especially an official decision or common belief. You publicly state your different opinion.

Example: The judge dissented from the majority opinion in the Supreme Court case.

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1-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Prevent

2-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Prevent

Prevent in Example Sentences

  • Regular exercise can prevent illness.
  • We must prevent accidents at the workplace.
  • Good planning prevented the disaster from occurring.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Prevent

What words rhyme with “prevent”?

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Can I use prevent for rap lyrics or poems?

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