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forestalling

ADJECTIVE
defensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opposing
STRONG
averting conservative foiling preservative preventive thwarting
WEAK
arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding
Antonyms
WEAK
undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful
NOUN
obviation
Synonyms
STRONG
avoidance blockage determent deterrence halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction preclusion prohibition stoppage thwarting
WEAK
deterence forestallment
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support
NOUN
preclusion
Synonyms
STRONG
avoidance blockage determent deterrence halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction obviation prohibition stoppage thwarting
WEAK
deterence forestallment
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support
NOUN
prevention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avoidance
STRONG
blockage determent halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction prohibition stoppage thwarting
WEAK
deterence
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

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