forestall Synonyms

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