forestall

As verbs the difference between forestall and predict

is that forestall is while predict is to make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

As a noun predict is

(obsolete) a prediction.

As verbs the difference between forego and forestall

is that forego is to precede, to go before or forego can be ; to abandon, to relinquish while forestall is .

As verbs the difference between defer and forestall

is that defer is to delay or postpone; especially to postpone induction into military service or defer can be (legal) to submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority while forestall is .

As a verb forestall

is .

As an adjective preemptive is

.

As verbs the difference between interdict and forestall

is that interdict is (roman catholic) to exclude (someone or somewhere) from participation in church services; to place under a religious interdict while forestall is .

As a noun interdict

is a papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person (eg, a king or an oligarchy with similar powers) extreme unction/anointing of the sick is excepted.

As verbs the difference between exhaust and forestall

is that exhaust is to draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely; as, to exhaust the water of a well; the moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation while forestall is to prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

As nouns the difference between exhaust and forestall

is that exhaust is a system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system while forestall is an ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.

As an adjective exhaust

is exhausted; used up.

Obviate is a related term of forestall.

As verbs the difference between obviate and forestall

is that obviate is to bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation while forestall is .

As a verb forestall

is .

As a noun proponent is

one who supports something; an advocate.

As an adjective proponent is

making proposals; proposing.

Forestall is a synonym of monopolize.

As verbs the difference between forestall and monopolize

is that forestall is while monopolize is (senseid)to have a monopoly on something.

Imbibe is a related term of forestall.

As verbs the difference between imbibe and forestall

is that imbibe is while forestall is .

As an adjective imbibe

is soaked, saturated.