Answer: prevent

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREVENT

Forestall

PREVENT

Foil

PREVENT

Thwart

PREVENT
Keep from happening
PREVENT
Stop
PREVENTHinder
PREVENTHamper.
PREVENTKeep from occurring.
PREVENTForestall.
PREVENTAvert.
PREVENTObviate.
PREVENTObviate
PREVENTStop back in, but never pay (7)