FORECLOSE /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 16 Definition verb keep from happening or arising. — synonyms: prevent, forestall, preclude, forbid verb subject to foreclosing procedures. Examples “They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage.” See all 174 words you can make from FORECLOSE → 9-letter words Words starting with F Words ending with E ← Unscramble different letters