Definition of Forefend in English :

Define Forefend in English

Forefend meaning in English

Meaning of Forefend in English

Pronunciation of Forefend in English

Forefend pronunciation in English

Pronounce Forefend in English

Forefend

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Verb

1. avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Example Sentences:
'Let's avoid a confrontation'
'head off a confrontation'
'avert a strike'

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Forefend

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verb
(transitive) a variant spelling of forfend

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Forefend

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verb transitive
alt. sp. of
forfend

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Forefend

see synonyms of forefend
v.
Variant of forfend.

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