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English word:
forestall
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forestall in WordNet English dictionary
verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
anticipate
foresee
forestall
counter
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
prevent
forestall
foreclose
preclude
forbid
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