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1. forestall - 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"

Synonym(s): prevent, foreclose, preclude, forbid




2. forestall - verb

· act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonym(s): anticipate, foresee, counter

Hypernym(s): act, move





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