Blocking and Forestalling

Blocking

Blocking noun - The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

Forestalling and blocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forestalling" instead a noun "Blocking".

Nearby Words: block, blocked, blockade, blockage, blockish

Forestalling

Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Synonyms for Forestalling

Blocking and forestalling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blocking" instead a noun "Forestalling".

Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled
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