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ward off

DEFINITIONS OF: ward off

1

v prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

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

v avert, turn away, or repel

“Ward off danger”
Type of:
defend
be on the defensive; act against an attack
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