forestalling (Meaning)
forestalling (n)
the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
forestalling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forestall
Synonyms & Antonyms of forestalling
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Synonyms:
- shaking
- frustrating
- arresting
- dodging
- interfering (with)
- circumventing
- shunning
- blocking
- baffling
- hampering
- thwarting
- stopping
- inhibiting
- deterring
- checkmating
- offsetting
- forbidding
- prohibiting
- retarding
- saving
- deflecting
- halting
- eschewing
- eluding
- heading off
- stalling
- nullifying
- balking
- barring
- staving off
- negating
- neutralizing
- foiling
- hindering
- ducking
- counterbalancing
- counteracting
- impeding
- evading
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No weak antonyms found.
forestalling Sentence Examples
- By forestalling any potential conflicts, the diplomat deftly maintained amicable relations between the nations.
- The timely intervention of the police forestalled a violent altercation between rival gangs.
- The construction project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, forestalling its completion date.
- To forestall future problems, the company implemented strict quality control measures.
- The precautionary actions taken by the doctor forestalled the onset of a more severe illness.
- Forestalling any leaks of information, the government imposed a strict media blackout.
- By proactively addressing concerns, the organization forestalled any major backlash from its stakeholders.
- The athlete's rigorous training regimen forestalled any injuries during the competition.
- The timely deployment of fire crews forestalled the spread of a forest fire, protecting nearby communities.
- Forestalling a diplomatic crisis, the ambassador skillfully mediated between the opposing parties.
FAQs About the word forestalling
the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectivelyof Forestall
preventing, averting, helping, avoiding, escaping, providing, anticipating, obviating,precluding, shaking
assisting, aiding, abetting, facilitating, abetting,aiding, facilitating, assisting, encouraging, furthering
By forestalling any potential conflicts, the diplomat deftly maintained amicable relations between the nations.
The timely intervention of the police forestalled a violent altercation between rival gangs.
The construction project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, forestalling its completion date.
To forestall future problems, the company implemented strict quality control measures.
