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Ward off

Ward off Meaning & Definition
Ward off Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ward off?

[v] avert, turn away, or repel; "Ward off danger"
[v] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ward off: avert | avoid | debar | deflect | fend off | head off | obviate | stave off

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ward off:

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

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