Synonyms & related words for forfend

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Words related to forfend

Explore words related to forfend — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include debar, avert, obviate, forbid, forbiddal, prohibiter, avoid, forwarn. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does forfend come from?

The word forfend breaks down into 2 roots of English and Latin origin: for-, from English for (“away, off”); and fend, from Latin defendere (“ward off, defend”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.