About The Word Fend off

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Fend off

Fend off Meaning & Definition
Fend off Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fend off?

[v] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Fend off: avert | avoid | debar | deflect | head off | obviate | stave off | ward off

Related Terms | Find terms related to Fend off: anticipate | avert | avoid | bar | beat back | beat off | block | brush off | chase | chase away | chase off | check | counter | cut | debar | deflect | deter | discourage | dishearten | dismiss | drive away | drive back | estop | exclude | fend | forbid | foreclose | forestall | help | hinder | hold at bay | hold off | keep at bay | keep from | keep off | obstruct | obviate | pack off | parry | preclude | prevent | prohibit | push back | put back | rebuff | rebut | refuse | reject | repel | repulse | rule out | save | send away | send off | send packing | snub | spurn | stave off | stop | thrust back | turn aside | turn back | ward off

See Also | forbid | foreclose | forestall | preclude | prevent

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