forfend

for·fend

also fore·fend (fôr-fĕnd′)

tr.v. for·fend·ed, for·fend·ing, for·fends also fore·fend·ed or fore·fend·ing or fore·fends

1. To keep or ward off; avert.

2. Archaic To forbid.

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[Middle English forfenden : for-, for- + fenden, to ward off; see fend.]

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forfend

(fɔːˈfɛnd) or

forefend

vb (tr)

1. US to protect or secure

2. obsolete to prohibit or prevent

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for•fend

or fore•fend

(fɔrˈfɛnd)

v.t.

1. to defend, secure, or protect.

2. to fend off, avert, or prevent.

3. Archaic. to forbid.

[1350–1400]

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forfend

Past participle: forfended
Gerund: forfending

Imperative

forfend

forfend

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Thesaurus

Verb

1.

forfend - prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" deflect, fend off, forefend, head off, avert, stave off, ward off, avoid, debar, obviate foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent, forbid - keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

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forfend

also forefend
verb

To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action:

avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent, rule out, stave off, ward (off).

Idiom: nip in the bud.

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Translations

prevenire

behoedenbewarenverbieden