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forestall
verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- ORESTAL
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
“My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
In context
Example Sentences
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
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