Synonyms for forfend

Most common

avoid · prevent · ward off · fend off

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Verb

Antonyms

empower

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Related words

Phrases

heaven forfend

Other spellings

forefend

Forms

Past participle

forfended
e.g. forfended → prevented, avoided, deflected, averted…

Example sentences

• avoid She started early in order to avoid the rush hour.
• prevent Eating healthfully can help prevent heart disease.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

avoid², avert², debar

7 letters

prevent², deflect², obviate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (avoid² = 2 syllables).