prevoid

/priˈvoɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to avoid or prevent something beforehand

“The doctor tried to prevoid the patient from getting infected by prescribing antibiotics.”

2. noun

a state or condition of being avoided or prevented

“The prevoid of a global pandemic led to a surge in demand for face masks.”

Synonyms

  • avoid
  • prevent

Antonyms

  • allow
  • enable