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Rareforestalling
The correct spelling is forestalling.
How to pronounce forestalling
verb
Say it like: For-est-all-ing
The correct spelling is forestalling. To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert. For example: "Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."
Usage Examples
“Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
- 2.To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
- 3.To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
- 4.To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.
- 5.To deprive (with of).
noun
- 1.The act of one who forestalls.
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