Forefend
[fɔ:'fend]
Definition
(v. t.) To hinder; to fend off; to avert; to prevent the approach of; to forbid or prohibit. See Forfend.
Checker: Patty
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [Rare.] Avert, prevent, hinder, forbid, ward off, keep off.
Editor: Murdoch
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Stave, obviate, prevent
ANT:Rectify, mend, cure, redress, remedy
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