Forestall and Stop

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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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Stop is a synonym for forestall in prevent topic. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead a verb "Forestall".
Nearby Word: forestalling

Stop

Stop verb - Stop from happening or developing.
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Forestall is a synonym for stop in prevent topic. Sometimes you can use "Forestall" instead a verb "Stop", if it concerns topics such as thwart.
Nearby Words: stopped, stopper, stopping, stopover

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plot forestall plot stop plot
end forestall end stop end
death forestall death stop death
invasion forestall invasion stop invasion
Other words: war.
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