What Does Forefending Mean?

Definitions of forefend. verb. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. synonyms: avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off. type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, preempt, prevent.

What does the term Forfend mean?

transitive verb. 1a archaic : forbid. b : to ward off : prevent. 2 : protect, preserve.

How do you use the word Forfend in a sentence?

Forfend in a Sentence ?
  1. Even though he took aspirin to forfend a heart attack, the prevention technique alone would not work.
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  3. Alarm systems are often used to forfend robberies from taking place. ...
  4. Proactive measures are being taken to forfend the possibility of another root canal.
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