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stave off

DEFINITIONS OF: stave off

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v prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Synonyms:
avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, ward off
Type of:
forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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