| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PREVENT | Keep from happening | |
| PRESERVE | Keep from decaying | |
| PROPUP | Keep from falling | |
| AVOID | Keep from occurring | |
| SHUN | Keep away from | |
| PRECLUDE | Prevent something from happening | |
| STEER CLEAR | Keep away from bullock net | |
| DETAIN | To keep back or from; to withhold. | |
| RESPITE | To keep back from execution; to reprieve. | |