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Definition of Forefend
1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Definition of Forefend
1. v. t. To hinder; to fend off; to avert; to prevent the approach of; to forbid or prohibit. See Forfend.
Definition of Forefend
1. to forfend [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: forfend
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