Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Tiltás és Megelőzés

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

to stop something from happening by acting ahead of time

to forbid a specific action

to anticipate and act in a way that prevents a negative outcome from occurring

to hide or conceal by covering or obstructing

to officially ban the existence or practice of something

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

to stop or prevent something from happening

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

to give, provide, or allow only a small or limited amount of something

to restrict the things someone can or wants to do

avoiding too much consumption of alcoholic drinks or food

a person who lives a strict life and avoids physical pleasures, particularly due to religious beliefs

refraining from participating in sexual relations or marriage

refraining from sexual activity outside of marriage or entirely

to become less aggressive or assertive

an official order or rule that bans or forbids a specific action

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences

to act as a powerful factor

completely sealed against the entry or escape of air

to redirect one's gaze or attention away from something or someone

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens