forefend

Verb

Verb Forms: forefended, forefending, forefends

• To ward off, avert, or prevent something from happening.
• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
• Alternative spelling of forfend.

Examples

• She hoped her defensive play would forefend her opponent from hitting the triple word score.

Synonyms

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