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forestall

/fɔːrˈstɔːl/
Main Example

She tried to forestall the rain by bringing an umbrella.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To prevent something from happening by taking action first.

Other Example

He took steps to forestall any delays in the project.

They worked hard to forestall a crisis in the company.

The teacher tried to forestall disruptions during the lesson.

Synonyms

forestall problems

forestall consequences

forestall a situation

Synonyms

prevent

avert

hinder

forestall

/fɔːrˈstɔːl/
Main Example

He forestalled his opponent's move in the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To act in advance to stop someone from doing something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

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