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anygoal [31]
3 years ago
8

Which word is closest in meaning to forestalled, as it is used in this sentence?

English
2 answers:
trasher [3.6K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: Prevent

Explanation: Given as a synonym in the Webster's Dictionary definition

kupik [55]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Prevented

Explanation:

According to its definition, to forestall is to prevent or stop something from happening. In this case, the rest of the people in the scene stopped Easton when he was about to speak again, making it impossible for him to express his ideas completely.

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