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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. forfend
verb. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
Synonyms
- forestall
- foreclose
- forbid
- stave off
- forefend
- avert
- obviate
- deflect
- debar
- avoid
- ward off
- preclude
- fend off
- prevent
Antonyms
- decriminalise
- legalize
- permit
- decriminalize
Etymology
- forfenden (Middle English (1100-1500))