Prevent

Tamil Meaning

தடு

தவிர்

English Meaning

  1. To keep from happening: took steps to prevent the strike.
  2. To keep (someone) from doing something; impede: prevented us from winning.
  3. Archaic To anticipate or counter in advance.
  4. Archaic To come before; precede.
  5. To present an obstacle: There will be a picnic if nothing prevents.