Forestall - Definition
forestall
v 1: 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" [syn: prevent, forestall, foreclose,
preclude, forbid]
2: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time [syn:
anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter]