forfend English

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What does forfend mean?

forfend

— verb (= avert, head off, avoid) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Let's avoid a confrontation head off a confrontation avert a strike

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avert

forefend

deflect

ward off

stave off

obviate

head off

fend off

debar

prevent

block

avoid

turn down

turn away

trammel

thwart

stymy

stymie

stop

spurn

spoil

shut

scotch

scorn

restrain

repulse

repudiate

repress

repel

reject

refuse

rebuff

queer

push back

protect

preclude

pass up

parry

obstruct

keep off

keep away

keep

inhibit

incapacitate

impede

hinder

help

guard

frustrate

freeze off