Answer: prevents

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREVENTSBlocks
PREVENTSForestalls.
PREVENTSForestalls
PREVENTSThwarts
PREVENTSBars
PREVENTSChecks
PREVENTSKeeps from happening
PREVENTSAverts
preventsKeep (something) from happening or arising
preventsMake (someone or something) unable to do something
prevents(of God) Go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help
preventsPREVENT, to keep from happening