| Similarity | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| avert | 0.900 | 22605 |
| prevent | 0.808 | 1314 |
| equivocate | 0.777 | 84908 |
| ameliorate | 0.774 | 39488 |
| averting | 0.761 | 62173 |
| obviate | 0.758 | 70850 |
| lessen | 0.756 | 10785 |
| instigate | 0.749 | 42779 |
| avoid | 0.742 | 1067 |
| stave | 0.741 | 31503 |
| eradicate | 0.741 | 15826 |
| eliminate | 0.737 | 3494 |
| abet | 0.735 | 88828 |
| counteract | 0.734 | 22454 |
| abate | 0.728 | 41640 |
| hinder | 0.722 | 15474 |
| impede | 0.722 | 24157 |
| hasten | 0.721 | 28379 |
| ensue | 0.718 | 29028 |
| aggravate | 0.715 | 28490 |
| deter | 0.710 | 15928 |
| preventing | 0.708 | 5554 |
| thwart | 0.705 | 28146 |
| consequence | 0.703 | 5211 |
| lessening | 0.700 | 29205 |