prevent, v. [thwart], [hinder], [obstruct], preclude, obviate, [forestall], intercept, avert, [parry], [deter], [frustrate].
prevention, n. [obstruction], thwarting, interruption, [hindrance], preclusion, obviation, interception.
preventive, a. deterrent, prophylactic, obviating.--n. prophylactic.
previous, a. [former], [foregoing], [antecedent], [prior], [anterior].
prey, n. [spoil], [loot], [plunder], [booty]; [victim], [quarry], captive; [depredation], [ravage], spoliation.
preying upon others. [predatory].
prick, n. [goad], [spur], [gad]; [sting], [compunction], [qualm]; [puncture].
prick, v. [puncture], [pierce], [perforate]; [goad], [spur], [incite]; [sting], [wound], [hurt].
pricking, a. [poignant], [sharp], [piercing], stinging.