1 Synonyms for Forestall

forestall (1 synonym found)

Forestall has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for forestall are win the start. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for forestall?

A synonym for forestall is win the start.

How many synonyms does forestall have?

Forestall has 1 synonym listed on Thesaurasize.

What does forestall mean?

(v): to prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert; to purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly

Definition of forestall:

(v) : to prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert; to purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price

"fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

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