Meaning Of The Word Forestall

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Forestall Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Forestall?
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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