forefend

forefend has 2 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• v. t.. To hinder; to fend off; to avert; to prevent the approach of; to forbid or prohibit. See Forfend.
• v.. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"