forestall

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forestall

(verb)

Meaning

to prevent something by taking action first

Example

"To forestall any problems, she prepared well in advance."

Synonyms

preventobstructhinder

Antonyms

allowpermitfacilitate

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'for' meaning before, and 'stall' meaning to stop.
Related word forms
  • verb: forestalling
  • noun: forestallment

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