ward off English

Meaning ward off meaning

What does ward off mean?

ward off

— verb avert, turn away, or repel Ward off danger

— verb (= avert, head off, avoid) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Let's avoid a confrontation head off a confrontation avert a strike

Synonyms ward off synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as ward off?

ward off English » English

prevent

stave off

avert

fend off

defend

repel

repulse

protect

parry

guard

fend

drive away

deflect

turn away

turn aside

guard against

forfend

forefend

avoid

withstand

shield

restrain

resist

remove

reject

refuse

rebuff

push away

obviate

intercept

head off

fling off

elude

drive back

debar

brush away

beat back

alienate

warn off

warn

vote down

turn thumbs down

turn down

thump

take off

suppress

stop

stand up

stand out

stand

Topics ward off topics

What do people use ward off to talk about?

Social behavior Religion Miracle, supernatural power

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