verhüten

Definitions of verhüten
  1. verb
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    synonyms: vorbauen, vorbeugen
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    abbiegen, abblocken, abstellen, abwehren, abwenden
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
    durchkreuzen, entgegenstellen, entgegentreten, frustrieren
    hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    enttäuschen
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
    zerrütten
    destroy or cause to fail
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