Forestall has 7 synonyms including preclude, anticipate, prevent. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with forestall by meaning or context.
Forestall contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, E, A) and 6 consonants (F, R, S, T, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Forestall scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, forestall can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| anticipate | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| foreclose | 14 | 16 | 9 |
| preclude | 13 | 17 | 8 |
| prevent | 12 | 15 | 7 |
| forbid | 12 | 13 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for forestall are preclude, anticipate, prevent, foresee, forbid. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Forestall does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, forestall is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 14 points.
Forestall has 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, E, A) and 6 consonants (F, R, S, T, L).