Definition of forestalling

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  • forestalling is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
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Definition of forestalling

  • the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. obviation
    2. preclusion

See definition of forestalling in Merriam Webster