Answer: prevent

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREVENTObviate
preventkeep from happening or existing steps to prevent war
preventact ahead of
preventhold or keep back hinder stop often used with from
preventmeet or satisfy in advance
preventdeprive of power or hope of acting or succeeding
preventto be in readiness for (as an occasion)
preventgo or arrive before
preventto keep from happening
preventinterpose an obstacle
PREVENTStop back in, but never pay (7)
PREVENTForestall
PREVENTObviate.
PREVENTAvert.
PREVENTForestall.
PREVENTKeep from occurring.
PREVENTHamper.
PREVENTHinder
PREVENTStop
PREVENTKeep from happening
PREVENTThwart
PREVENTFoil