Forestalling and Forestall

Forestalling

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

Forestall is a synonym for forestalling. In some cases you can use "Forestall" instead a verb "Forestalling".

Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled

Forestall

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

Forestalling is a synonym for forestall. Sometimes you can replace term "Forestalling" with "Forestall", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: forestalling
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