Forfending

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  • v. Present participle of forfend.
  • Word Usage
    "No deterrent is 100% effective, but compared to all others, including firearms, proper use of bear spray has proven to be the best method forfending off threatening and attacking bears, and for preventing injury to the person and animal involved."
    Verb Form
    forfended    forfending    forfends   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    preclude    forestall    prevent    forbid    foreclose   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    prohibit    forbid    avert   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    forbid    home!'    noticeboard    safeness    wife