FORESTALLS

10 letters 13 Scrabble points

Definition of FORESTALLS

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 S
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points