forestall | Definition of forestall

Synonyms and Antonyms of forestall

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

you can often forestall skidding on the ice simply by driving more slowly

Synonyms of forestall

avert, head off, help, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off

Words Related to forestall

anticipate, provide

negate, neutralize, nullify

baffle, balk, checkmate, deter, foil, frustrate, thwart

bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), retard, stall

deflect, fend (off), stop, ward (off)

avoid, circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, escape, eschew, evade, shake, shirk, shun

forbid, inhibit, prohibit

arrest, check, halt, stop

compensate (for), counteract, counterbalance, make up (for), offset

Near Antonyms of forestall

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth, unclog

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote

allow, leave, let, permit