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forestalling   (TTS Sound)



Overview of noun forestalling

The noun forestalling has 1 sense


  • obviation, forestalling, preclusion -- (the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively)


Overview of verb forestall

The verb forestall has 2 senses


  • prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid -- (keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project")

  • anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter -- (act in advance of; deal with ahead of time)