Word: forestall
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: fore
stall
Definition: To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
Morphemes:
Affix: fore-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Occurring beforehand; earlier; prior to
Affix: stall
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To employ delaying tactics against.