FORFEND
Scrabble letter values: F4O1R1F4E1N1D2 = 14
Definition
- verb prevent the occurrence of. — synonyms: debar, forefend, obviate, deflect, avert, head_off, stave_off, fend_off
Examples
- “prevent from happening”
- “Let's avoid a confrontation”
- “head off a confrontation”