prevents
Synonyms
Examples
To destroy the fetus 'is something worse than murder.' The one who does this 'does not take away life that has already been born, but prevents it from being born.'
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.
Nothing prevents us from being natural so much as the desire to appear so.
Good care prevents accidents.
Good watch prevents misfortune.
Women are shy and shame prevents them from refusing a man.