Synonyms for fend off
fend off

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1. debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward offverb

   prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

   "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

   Synonyms:
   forfend, avoid, eliminate, avert, ward off, distract, keep off, bend, suspend, obviate, invalidate, stave off, block, nullify, debar, exclude, head off, forefend, annul, quash, rid of, parry, bar, turn away, deflect, void

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1. fend off

   Synonyms:
   (Naut.) keep off, ward off, keep from collision

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1. James Orlando:

   We do not think it (fiscal stimulus) will be overly beneficial for the U.S. economy, when we look at long-term cycles, we want the government to be reducing deficits during expansion time periods so that they actually have more ammunition to fend off the next recession.

2. Michael Kugelman:

   These high turnover issues increase the possibility that when U.S.-led forces leave Afghanistan for good, whenever that is, they will be leaving Afghan forces unable to fend off a still-ferocious insurgency.

3. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko:

   Our troops are at all times prepared to return equipment to their former positions and quickly fend off the enemy.

4. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   This is important as part of the fixed policy between us and the United States, our ally, and also important in order to fend off the regional threats, chief of which is the Iranian threat, of course.

5. Fullerton Police Chief Bob Dunn:

   When a police officer uses force to arrest a suspect or to fend off an attack, it can be graphic and difficult to watch, in addition, there may be strong language used by those in the video. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for young children and sensitive viewers.