Synonyms of forestalls

forestalls

verb

present tense third-person singular of forestall

as in prevents

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

you can often forestall skidding on the ice simply by driving more slowly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevents
• averts
• precludes
• avoids
• obviates
• provides
• helps
• escapes
• anticipates
• nullifies
• thwarts
• neutralizes
• deters
• hinders
• impedes
• evades
• heads off
• saves
• hampers
• deflects
• negates
• counteracts
• forbids
• retards
• staves off
• prohibits
• shakes
• balks
• shuns
• interferes (with)
• eschews
• frustrates
• inhibits
• eludes
• foils
• counterbalances
• circumvents
• stops
• halts
• blocks
• stalls
• baffles
• shirks
• offsets
• dodges
• checkmates
• fends (off)
• arrests
• wards (off)
• checks
• compensates (for)
• bars
• ducks
• makes up (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aids
• assists
• facilitates
• abets
• eases
• promotes
• encourages
• smooths
• advances
• fosters
• furthers
• permits
• cultivates
• nurtures
• allows
• leaves
• unclogs
• lets
• forwards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forestalls

Grant asks Chris about the boxing gloves now for sale in the night store, but Katie forestalls him by running over and grabbing them, nearly flattening Chris. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026