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  Synonym Collection v1.1
Main Entry:  forestall
Part of Speech:  verb
Synonyms:  anticipate, avert, delay, deter, hinder, monopolize, preclude, preoccupy, prevent, thwart
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus
Main Entry:  prevent
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action.
Synonyms:  avert, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off, ward
Idioms:  nip in the bud

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