Home › Words › F › foresnaffleforesnaffleforesnaffle means to restrain; prohibit.EtymologyFrom fore- + snaffle.verbTo restrain; prohibit.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.foresnatch 70% match — To snatch in advance. vs foresnaffle →forshut 62% match — To shut off or out; preclude; prohibit. vs foresnaffle →forwarn 62% match — To prohibit; forbid; deny (right, access to, etc.). vs foresnaffle →forestall 59% match — To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert. vs foresnaffle →foreslow 59% match — To be slow or tardy; to slow down. vs foresnaffle →forestalling 59% match — The act of one who forestalls. vs foresnaffle →forestallment 59% match — The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion. vs foresnaffle →foreslay 58% match — To slay beforehand or in advance. vs foresnaffle →