 forestall |
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| 1. | [ verb ] keep from happening of arising; have the effect of preventing | |
| Synonyms: | prevent preclude forbid foreclose | |
| Examples: | "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer" |
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| Related terms: | stop debar thwart save obstruct obviation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | |
| Synonyms: | anticipate foresee counter | |
| Related terms: | act obviation | |
| Similar spelling: |
forestalling forest Forrest forestay forestage forestiera forest_goat forestry forester forested Forrester forest_god Forster forest_fire |
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