| Forfend | v. t. [ Pref. for- + fend. See Forewend. ] To prohibit; to forbid; to avert. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ] Which peril heaven forefend! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ This is etymologically the preferable spelling. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| debar | (v) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening, Syn. obviate, forfend, fend off, deflect, head off, stave off, avoid, ward off, avert, forefend, Example: Let's avoid a confrontation; head off a confrontation; avert a strike |
| verhüten | verhütend | verhütet | verhütete | to forfend | forfending | forfends | forfended [Add to Longdo] |