Forestall and Stall

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Forestall

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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Stall and forestall are semantically related In some cases you can use "Stall" instead a verb "Forestall".
Nearby Word: forestalling

Stall

Stall verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
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Forestall and stall are semantically related in obstruct topic. Sometimes you can use "Forestall" instead a verb "Stall".
Nearby Words: stalled, stalling, stallion, stallholder

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end forestall end stall end
death forestall death stall death
collapse forestall collapse stall collapse
invasion forestall invasion stall invasion
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