Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "forestalling" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived From

forestall

Inflected/Variant Forms

forestall

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bar prevention

Related Terms

forestall

Synonym Network

obviation

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