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How to say: forestall

Spelling: Forestall Syllables forestall

US accent

/foːɹstˈɔːl/

UK accent

/fɔːstˈɔːl/

Definition

Definition — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

e.g. “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”

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