forfend

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/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌfɛnd/ English

Definitions

verb

To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.

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Synonyms

defend forbar forwarn forspeak forbid forbear ward off foresnaffle forban antevert averruncate abridge forshut avert proscribe forestall

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