forestall
noun
1. (obsolete or historical) An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.
2. Something situated or placed in front.
verb
1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Similar word(s): forbid, foreclose, preclude, prevent
Definition categories: social
2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Similar word(s): anticipate, counter, foresee
Definition categories: social, act, move
Sentences with forestall as a verb:
- Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.
- In French, an aspired h forestalls elision.