ForestallWordNet Explorer
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verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
verb
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
verb
make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
verb
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
verb
stop from happening or developing
verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time