Meaning Of The Word Forestall

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forestall
verb: If you forestall someone, you realize what they are likely to do and prevent them from doing it.

forestall in American English
to prevent or hinder by doing something ahead of time
transitive verb: to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance

forestall in British English
to delay, stop, or guard against beforehand

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