Forestalling synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Forestalling as a Verb

• prevent

  keep from happening
• anticipate

  keep from happening
• preclude

  keep from happening
• thwart

  keep from happening
• avert

  keep from happening
• forestall
• foreclose
• forbid
• foresee
• counter
• hinder
• deter
• warn
• notify
• notice
• antedate
• advance
• outpace
• outstrip
• lead
• outrun
• nip on ahead
• preempt
• get in before
• second-guess
• nip in the bud
• frustrate
• foil
• stave off
• ward off
• fend off
• obviate
• beat someone to it
• delay
• monopolize
• preoccupy