What is another word for Preempted?
Pronunciation: [pɹiːˈɛmptɪd] (IPA) 
The word 'preempted' means to take action before someone else gets the chance to do it. Some synonyms for the word 'preempted' include preempt, forestall, hinder, anticipate, and intercept. The word 'preempt' also means to take action before someone else can do it, but it implies that the action is a defensive one. On the other hand, 'forestall' means to prevent something from happening by taking action beforehand. 'Hinder' refers to slowing someone down or obstructing their actions. 'Anticipate' means to predict or prepare for something before it happens while 'intercept' refers to stopping someone or something before it reaches its intended destination.
