Thesaurus
forestall
Synonyms and Antonyms of forestall
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
baffle, balk, checkmate, deter, foil, frustrate, thwart
bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), retard, stall
deflect, fend (off), stop, ward (off)
avoid, circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, escape, eschew, evade, shake, shirk, shun
compensate (for), counteract, counterbalance, make up (for), offset
Synonym Discussion of forestall
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- measures taken to prevent leaks
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- anticipated the question by making a statement
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- hoped to forestall the sale
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