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preempt

verb

/priːˈɛmpt/

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

preemptive strike

prevent, forestall, avert, anticipate

allow, permit, enable

preempt a crisis, preempt an attack, preempt action, preempt decision

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

To increase or strengthen something.

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks