Read full poem →fiercer hell than the failure in a great object. This is not
written with the least atom of purpose to forestall criticisms of
course, but from the desire I have to conciliate men who are
Dictionary Entry
To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
In a Sentence
“Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.”
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any forestallfurther forestall
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Poetry examples for “forestall”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →For grant they be so, while they rest unknown
What need a man forestall his date of grief,
And run to meet what he would most avoid?"