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Stall vs Prevent - What's the difference?

stall | prevent | Related terms |

Stall is a related term of prevent.


As verbs the difference between stall and prevent

is that stall is while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As a noun stall

is a stand (device to hold something upright or aloft).

Prevent vs Defeat - What's the difference?

prevent | defeat |


In lang=en terms the difference between prevent and defeat

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while defeat is to reduce, to nothing, the strength of.

As verbs the difference between prevent and defeat

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while defeat is to overcome in battle or contest.

As a noun defeat is

the act of defeating or being defeated.

Prevent vs Stonker - What's the difference?

prevent | stonker | Related terms |

Prevent is a related term of stonker.


As a verb prevent

is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As a noun stonker is

(british|slang) something highly impressive.

Prevent vs Prihibit - What's the difference?

prevent | prihibit |

Prevent vs Baffle - What's the difference?

prevent | baffle | Related terms |

Prevent is a related term of baffle.


In lang=en terms the difference between prevent and baffle

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while baffle is to struggle in vain.

In now|_|rare|lang=en terms the difference between prevent and baffle

is that prevent is while baffle is .

As verbs the difference between prevent and baffle

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Frustrate vs Prevent - What's the difference?

frustrate | prevent | Related terms |

Frustrate is a related term of prevent.


In lang=en terms the difference between frustrate and prevent

is that frustrate is to cause stress or panic while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As verbs the difference between frustrate and prevent

is that frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As an adjective frustrate

is vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Impact vs Prevent - What's the difference?

impact | prevent |


In lang=en terms the difference between impact and prevent

is that impact is to collide or strike while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As verbs the difference between impact and prevent

is that impact is to compress; to compact; to press or pack together while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).

As a noun impact

is the striking of one body against another; collision.

Prevent vs Check - What's the difference?

prevent | check | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between prevent and check

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

Prevent vs Disallow - What's the difference?

prevent | disallow | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between prevent and disallow

is that prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening) while disallow is to refuse to allow.

Prevent vs Obstuct - What's the difference?

prevent | obstuct |

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