Forestall (Verb)
Meaning 1
Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Synonyms
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- Obviate
- Avert
- Stymy
- Fend Off
- Frustrate
- Kibosh
- Stymie
- Hinder
- Bilk
- Obstruct
- Deflect
- Head Off
- Baffle
- Embarrass
- Forfend
- Inhibit
- Debar
- Stop
- Cross
- Spoil
- Foil
- Stave Off
- Thwart
- Save
- Avoid
- Block
- Scotch
- Ward Off