English
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��l|-��l
Verb
en-verb
- transitive To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
#:Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.
Derived terms
forestaller
forestallment
forestalment
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