Forestalling and Shielding

Forestalling

Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Shielding and forestalling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shielding" instead an adjective "Forestalling".

Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled

Shielding

Shielding noun - The act of shielding from harm.
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Synonyms for Shielding

Forestalling and shielding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forestalling" instead an adjective "Shielding".

Nearby Words: shield, shielded
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