About The Word Stave off

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Stave off

Stave off Meaning & Definition
Stave off Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Stave off?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Stave off: avert | avoid | debar | deflect | fend off | head off | obviate | ward off

Related Terms | Find terms related to Stave off:

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

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