Forestall and Obstruct

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

Obstruct and forestall are semantically related in pre-empt topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Forestall".

Nearby Word: forestalling

Obstruct verb - Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.

Forestall and obstruct are semantically related in impede topic. Sometimes you can use "Forestall" instead a verb "Obstruct".

Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing