forestall Synonyms

prevent counter preclude forbid foreclose foresee anticipate preempt preventing obviate obstruct monopolize intercept inhibit impede hinder get in before prohibit put the kibosh on stymie pre-empt second-guess ward off stave off fend off to anticipate thwart stop restrain proscribe hamper halt frustrate counteract check block baulk bar balk avoid avert averted arrest anticipating curb dash forestalling foil exclude engross