FORESTALLED

11 letters 15 Scrabble points

Definition of FORESTALLED

verb
  1. To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

    "Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

  2. To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.

  3. 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 E D
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points

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