Forestalling
Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Synonyms for Forestalling
Preempt and forestalling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preempt" instead a verb "Forestalling".
Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled
Preempt
Preempt verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.
Forestalling and preempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Forestalling" with "Preempt", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: preemption, preemptive, preempting, preemptible
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