Disappointment
Disappointment noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Forestalling and disappointment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forestalling" instead a noun "Disappointment".
Forestalling
Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Synonyms for Forestalling
Disappointment and forestalling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disappointment" instead a noun "Forestalling".
Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled
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