ForestallingWordNet Explorer
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noun
the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
noun
the act of preventing
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