Answer: forestalls

AnswerCrossword Clue
FORESTALLSPrevents
FORESTALLSActs in advance of.
FORESTALLSPrevents.
FORESTALLSThwarts by advance action
forestallsBuy up (goods) in order to profit by an enhanced price
forestallsAct in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something
forestallsFORESTALL, to prevent
forestallsPrevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time