Synonyms of forestalls

forestalls

verb

present tense third-person singular of forestall

as in prevents

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

you can often forestall skidding on the ice simply by driving more slowly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevents
• averts
• precludes
• avoids
• obviates
• provides
• helps
• escapes
• anticipates
• nullifies
• thwarts
• neutralizes
• deters
• hinders
• impedes
• evades
• heads off
• saves
• hampers
• deflects
• negates
• counteracts
• forbids
• retards
• staves off
• prohibits
• shakes
• balks
• shuns
• interferes (with)
• eschews
• frustrates
• inhibits
• eludes
• foils
• counterbalances
• circumvents
• stops
• halts
• blocks
• stalls
• baffles
• shirks
• offsets
• dodges
• checkmates
• fends (off)
• arrests
• wards (off)
• checks
• compensates (for)
• bars
• ducks
• makes up (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aids
• assists
• facilitates
• abets
• eases
• promotes
• encourages
• smoothes
• smooths
• advances
• fosters
• furthers
• permits
• cultivates
• nurtures
• allows
• leaves
• unclogs
• lets
• forwards