forestalls
Heads off early
Forestalls means prevents or obstructs by acting in advance.
To forestall something is to head it off before it happens: She forestalled criticism by acknowledging the problem first.
The word suggests anticipatory action that blocks or delays an expected event, objection, or outcome.
Stops from occurring
- avertsPrevents from occurring
- thwartsFrustrates or blocks
- blocksObstructs or sections
- heads offPrevents by early action
intercepts · precludes · stops · halts · obstructs · impedes · deters · hinders
Ability to anticipate futures
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- preparationArranging things in advance
readiness · planning · prediction · expectation · precautionary · forward-thinking · vigilance · alertness
Defeat through superior tactics
- countermoveResponding strategic action
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
- tacticalStrategically planned
maneuvering · chess · preemptive strike · defensive · calculated · positioning · checkmate · parry
prevents
Stops from occurring
heads off · intercepts · precludes · stops · halts · obstructs · impedes · deters · hinders · wards off
foresight
Ability to anticipate futures
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- preemptiveActing to forestall
preparation · readiness · planning · prediction · expectation · precautionary · forward-thinking · vigilance · alertness · preventive
outmaneuver
Defeat through superior tactics
- countermoveResponding strategic action
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
tactical · maneuvering · chess · preemptive strike · defensive · calculated · positioning · checkmate · parry · flanking
- repelsrepels, wards off, keeps away, fends off, drives away
forestallspermits
Grants formal authorization
allows · enables · facilitates · encourages · promotes