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forestall
forestall
/fɔrˈstɔl/
verb
(
)
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible
(
forbid
,
foreclose
,
preclude
,
forestall
,
prevent
)
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
(
forestall
,
counter
,
foresee
,
anticipate
)
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.
Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.
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