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FOREFENDING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word forefending. (exact relations)
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averting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of preventing something from occurring

• the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

blocking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

stopping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

• the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch

deterring
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

inhibiting
adjectiveadj
verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

obstructing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

preventing
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Alternatives for AVERTING

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