forestall - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for forestall , a list of similar words for forestall from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Synonyms

• forbid
• foreclose
• forestall
• preclude
• prevent

More specific

• avert
• avoid
• baffle
• bilk
• block
• blockade
• cross
• debar
• deflect
• embarrass
• fend off
• foil
• forefend
• forfend
• frustrate
• halt
• head off
• hinder
• inhibit
• kibosh
• make unnecessary
• obstruct
• obviate
• queer
• save
• scotch
• spoil
• stave off
• stop
• stymie
• stymy
• thwart
• ward off

Verb

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonyms

• anticipate
• counter
• foresee
• forestall

More generic

• act
• move

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