Forestalling
Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Synonyms for Forestalling
Foreclose is a synonym for forestalling. In some cases you can use "Foreclose" instead a verb "Forestalling".
Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled
Foreclose
Foreclose verb - Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
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Synonyms for Foreclose
Forestalling is a synonym for foreclose. Sometimes you can replace term "Forestalling" with "Foreclose", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: foreclosure, foreclosing
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