Definition of forestall

Definitions

Verb

keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

Verb

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

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Synonyms

anticipate counter forbid foreclose foresee preclude prevent

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More General Terms

act move

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More Specific Terms

avert avoid baffle bilk block blockade cross debar deflect embarrass fend off foil forefend forfend frustrate halt head off hinder kibosh make unnecessary obstruct obviate queer save scotch spoil stave off stop stymie stymy thwart ward off

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