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/fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ English

Definitions

verb

To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.“Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.”
To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

noun

An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.
Something situated or placed in front.

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Synonyms

prevent preclude forbid counter foreclose anticipate foresee avert prevention preventive stop avoid delay deter avoiding impede

Associated

shirking incursion encroachment ultimatum deportation dire ambitions imminent spies invasion coup seize

Rhymes

squall banal appall pall call gall recall stall protocol fall

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