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Definition of 'ward off' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
"Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

2. (verb) ward off
avert, turn away, or repel
"Ward off danger"

'ward off' - Nearby Entries  

ward  ward off  ward-heeler  wardership  wardress  wardrobe  wardroom  



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