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[ぼう()·()]
boushi
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 防止

noun, suru verb
  1. prevention; check

Definition and Synonyms for 防止

Prevention the act of preventing
Synonyms: 予防, 防止, 阻止
Forestalling the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
Synonyms: 防止
Keep stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Synonyms: やめる, 妨げる, 封じる, 封じる, 封ずる, 封ずる, 押しとどめる, 止む, 止める, 留める, 邪魔, 防ぐ, 防止, 阻む, 阻害, 阻止
Forestall keep from happening or arising
Synonyms: 妨げる, 封じる, 封じる, 差し止める, 押さえる, 押しとどめる, 禁じる, 禁ずる, 禁断, 禁止, 邪魔, 防ぐ, 防止, 防遏, 阻む, 阻害, 阻止
Block stop from happening or developing
Synonyms: やめる, ストップ, ブロック, ブロック, 中止, 停止, 取り止める, 差し止める, 打ち切る, 止む, 止める, 留める, 防止, 防遏, 阻止, 食い止める
Forestall make impossible
Synonyms: 妨げる, 封じる, 封じる, 差し止める, 押さえる, 押しとどめる, 禁じる, 禁ずる, 禁断, 禁止, 邪魔, 防ぐ, 防止, 防遏, 阻む, 阻害, 阻止

Meanings for each kanji in 防止

» ward off; defend; protect; resist
» stop; halt

Categories 防止 is a member of

Hindrance the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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Prevention the act of preventing
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Forestall keep from happening or arising
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Sample Sentences for 防止

These measures can prevent the disease from spreading.
He belongs to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
This is an effective remedy for crime.
We must prevent this type of incident from recurring.
In the event that asbestos-covered mesh is found, ensure its safety by damping the asbestos portion to prevent dust release and wrapping in a plastic bag.

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