beginner Level
Forestall
To prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
✓ Synonyms
Preemptanticipateavertprevent
✗ Antonyms
Facilitatepermitassist
About "Forestall"
Forestall is a vocabulary word commonly tested on the SAT. Understanding this word and its synonyms (Preempt, anticipate) can help you answer Reading and Writing questions more accurately. The opposite meaning (antonyms) includes words like Facilitate and permit.
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