prevents

'prevents'

[prevent.v.01] as in: keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Examples:
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

'prevents'

[prevent.v.02] as in: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Examples:
We must prevent the cancer from spreading
His snoring kept me from falling asleep
Keep the child from eating the marbles

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