Forestall and Let

Opposite meaning words

Forestall verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

Usage example: you can often forestall skidding on the ice simply by driving more slowly

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Let is an antonym for forestall.

Nearby Word: forestalling

Let verb - To give permission to.

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Forestall is an antonym for let.

Nearby Word: letting

plot	forestall plot	let plot
end	forestall end	let end

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