forefend

An archaic verb meaning to ward off, prevent, or forbid; to keep something from happening.

• 🇵🇹Verbo arcaico que significa repelir, impedir ou proibir; evitar que algo aconteça.

1. Prevent or ward off C2 formal

   To prevent something from happening; to keep something undesirable at bay.

   • The new security measures are designed to forefend any potential threats.
   • He prayed to the gods to forefend disaster.
   • Quick action can forefend a major crisis.

   🇵🇹Prevenir ou evitar

   Sinônimos: avertdebarforestallobviateprecludepreventstave offward off

• forefended past participle
• forefended past simple
• forefending present participle
• forefends third person singular