ForestallingWordNet Explorer

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noun

the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

Words in this synset: obviation, preclusion
noun

the act of preventing

verb

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Words in this synset: prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
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

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