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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