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forestalling

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
    • /fɔːˈstɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /fɔːrˈstɑːl/

Definition of forestalling word

  • noun forestalling Present participle of forestall. 1

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Parts of speech for Forestalling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

forestalling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

forestalling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for forestalling

noun forestalling

  • inhibitor — a person or thing that inhibits.
  • preclusion — to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible: The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction.
  • prevention — the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
  • obviation — to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury.
  • avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.

adjective forestalling

  • defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.

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