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forestall meaning and definition

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FORESTALL verb

Definition of forestall (verb)

  1. 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"
    • synonyms: forbid, foreclose, preclude, prevent
  2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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