Foreclose and Forestall

Foreclose

Foreclose verb - Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
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Synonyms for Foreclose

Forestall is a synonym for foreclose. In some cases you can use "Forestall" instead a verb "Foreclose".

Nearby Words: foreclosure, foreclosing

Forestall

Forestall verb - Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.

Foreclose is a synonym for forestall. You can use "Foreclose" instead a verb "Forestall".

Nearby Word: forestalling
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