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Forestalling

🔄 Synonyms of "Forestalling"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
obviationnoun	The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
preclusionnoun	(uncountable) The condition of being precluded.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Forestalling"

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Word	Definition
obviationnoun	The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
preclusionnoun	(uncountable) The condition of being precluded.
foilingnoun	The act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
thwartingnoun	An instance of blocking or obstructing.
abortingverb	(transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term.
preventingverb	(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
forestalmentnoun	Alternative form of forestallment. [The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion.]
preventionnoun	(medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
forstealverb	(transitive, obsolete) To steal away, rob, deprive.
preemptionnoun	An act or process that preempts; a preventive or forestalling action; as:
postponencenoun	(obsolete) The act of postponing.
deferringverb	deferral
preventive	Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
postponernoun	One who postpones.
delaying tacticnoun	Something that is done in order to put off a decision or action until later.
temporizationnoun	The act of temporizing.
procrastinationnoun	The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
offputnoun	(archaic) A postponement; the act of putting something off for later.
preëmptionnoun	Rare spelling of preemption. [An act or process that preempts; a preventive or forestalling action; as:]
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.