Forestall Meaning in Hindi, Synonyms & Antonyms

Forestall(verb)

To prevent or hinder something from happening by taking action in advance. (???? ?? ??? ????? / ?????? ??? ?? ???? ?????)

Synonyms: Prevent, Preempt, Hinder, Thwart

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Facilitate, Promote

Example: Strict early measures were taken to forestall the spread of the disease.

Trick to remember: Socho tumne problem aane se pehle hi uske चारों तरफ wall बना दी – you forestall the problem, yaani use pehle hi rok diya. Memory trick for Forestall

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Other meanings of Forestall

(verb) Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action. — पहले से निवारण करना
Example: Any plans for a peaceful settlement were forestalled by the intervention of the army.