About The Word Stave off
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Stave off
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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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