Words Like FORESTALLING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FORESTALLING.

3 Alternative Words Similar to forestalling

1 Obviation Noun Synonym Words Like Obviation

2 Preclusion Noun Synonym Words Like Preclusion

3 Bar Noun Synonym Words Like Bar

3 definitions of forestalling

1 the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

2 The act of engrossing the possession or control of goods for sale; specifically, in old English law, the buying or contracting for any merchandise or provisions coming in the way to market, or before market-hours, or dissuading persons from bringing their goods or provisions to that market, or persuading them to enhance the price there: it was formerly a punishable offense.

3 Present participle of forestall.

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