ward off

ward off

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ward off in WordNet English dictionary

verb

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
"Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
debar forefend forfend obviate deflect avert head off stave off fend off avoid ward off
avert, turn away, or repel
"Ward off danger"
ward off

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ward off in English Wiktionary

(verb) (transitive) to parry, or turn aside
(verb) (transitive) to avert or prevent

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