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FORESTALLED Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word forestalled. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word forestalled. (close relations)
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anticipated
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• expected hopefully

blocked
verbv
adjective satellite

• closed to traffic

• completely obstructed or closed off

delayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not as far along as normal in development

foiled
verbv
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

impeded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made difficult or slow

inhibited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• held back or restrained or prevented

obstructed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

stopped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of a nose) blocked

thwarted
verbv
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

averted
verbv
verb

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

• turn away or aside

avoided
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

• refrain from doing something

• refrain from certain foods or beverages

• declare invalid

circumvented
verbv
verb

• surround so as to force to give up

• beat through cleverness and wit

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

hampered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

hindered
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

precluded
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• make impossible, especially beforehand

prevented
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

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

Alternatives for ANTICIPATED

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