FORESTALL
9 letters
12 Scrabble points
/fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/
Definition of FORESTALL
verb
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To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."
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To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
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To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
F
O
R
E
S
T
A
L
L
Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
12 points
Anagrams of FORESTALL
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