noun
forestalling
Forestalling (noun) means the act of stopping something by taking early action against it.
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The act of stopping something by taking early action against it.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English forstallyng, forstallynge, formed from forestall and -ing.
Synonyms
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preclusion
obviation
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What is the meaning of forestalling?
"forestalling" (noun) means the act of stopping something by taking early action against it.
What is another word for forestalling?
Other words for "forestalling" include preclusion, obviation.
