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Definition of Foreclose
1. Verb. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible. "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
Exact synonyms: Forbid, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Specialized synonyms: Make Unnecessary, Save, Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off, Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy, Baffle, Bilk, Cross, Foil, Frustrate, Queer, Scotch, Spoil, Thwart, Block, Halt, Kibosh, Stop
Derivative terms: Forestalling, Preclusion, Preventative, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Make Unnecessary, Save, Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off, Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy, Baffle, Bilk, Cross, Foil, Frustrate, Queer, Scotch, Spoil, Thwart, Block, Halt, Kibosh, Stop
Derivative terms: Forestalling, Preclusion, Preventative, Preventive
2. Verb. Subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage.
Definition of Foreclose
1. v. t. To shut up or out; to preclude; to stop; to prevent; to bar; to exclude.
Definition of Foreclose
1. [v -CLOSED, -CLOSING, -CLOSES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Foreclose
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