Associations to the word «Forestall»
Noun
- Retort
- Outburst
- Incursion
- Sexton
- Objection
- Annexation
- Coup
- Conspirator
- Rosalind
- Warming
- Benito
- Invasion
- Adversary
- Protest
- Interruption
- Attempt
- Piracy
- Intervention
- Reasoning
- Offensive
- Reply
- Hostility
- Catastrophe
- Possibility
- Lar
- Intention
- Mutiny
- Mage
- Wherefore
- Endeavour
- Uprising
- Vengeance
- Outbreak
- Comment
- Outpost
- Belisarius
- Effort
- Delay
- Surrender
- Threat
- Hitler
- Execution
- Disaster
- Danger
- Occupation
- Interference
- Criticism
- Napoleon
- Rebellion
- Attack
- Dispute
- Foe
- German
- Query
- Explanation
- Reinforcement
- Lords
- Ambition
- Resignation
- Disguise
- Collapse
- Wishing
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
FORESTALL, verb. (transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
FORESTALL, verb. (transitive) To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
FORESTALL, verb. (archaic) To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
FORESTALL, verb. To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.
FORESTALL, verb. To deprive (with of).
FORESTALL, verb. (UK) (legal) To obstruct or stop up, as a road; to stop the passage of a highway; to intercept on the road, as goods on the way to market.
FORESTALL, noun. (obsolete or historical) An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.
FORESTALL, noun. Something situated or placed in front.
Dictionary definition
FORESTALL, verb. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".
FORESTALL, verb. Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.