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Definition of Ward off
1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
2. Verb. Avert, turn away, or repel. "Ward off danger"
Generic synonyms: Defend
Definition of Ward off
1. Verb. (transitive) to parry, or turn aside ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) to avert or prevent ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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