Forestalling and Foiling

Forestalling

Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Synonyms for Forestalling

Foiling and forestalling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foiling" instead the word "Forestalling" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled

Foiling

Foiling noun - An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

Forestalling and foiling are semantically related. You can use "Forestalling" instead the word "Foiling" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: foil, foiled
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