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forestall

verb

advanced

General English

Definition

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

Example Sentence

"Forestall criticism."

Synonyms

prevent

preempt

avert

Antonyms

allow

IELTS Module Focus

reading

writing