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verb (v)

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

  mencegah kejadian dari; mencegah daripada berlaku

  Synonym:
  avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off
  

  source: wordnet30
• avert, turn away, or repel

  mencegah, berpaling, atau mengusir

  Example:
  Ward off danger.
  

  source: wordnet30