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forestallment

NOUN
obviation
Synonyms
STRONG
avoidance blockage determent deterrence forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction preclusion prohibition stoppage thwarting
WEAK
deterence
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support
NOUN
preclusion
Synonyms
STRONG
avoidance blockage determent deterrence forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction obviation prohibition stoppage thwarting
WEAK
deterence
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

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Meantime we cannot refrain from expressing by forestallment our great satisfaction at the successful run and favourable reception of “The Foundling of the Forest.”

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 by Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)

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