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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

forestalls

/ˈfɔːrɛstɔːlz/ verb · British & US
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What does forestalls mean?

verb

to prevent or hinder something from happening, to forestall a problem or difficulty.

Example

"The company's early warning system helped to forestall the financial crisis."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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