CozyEnglish

Verbs
1. (verb) forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent;
  - keep from happening or arising; make impossible;
  - “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”; “Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project”;

2. (verb) anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall;
  - act in advance of; deal with ahead of time;

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