Forestalling
Forestalling noun - The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
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Watchful and forestalling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Watchful" instead an adjective "Forestalling".
Nearby Words: forestall, forestalled
Watchful
Watchful adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.
Forestalling and watchful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forestalling" instead an adjective "Watchful".
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