Fend off
11fend off — Synonyms and related words: anticipate, avert, avoid, bar, beat back, beat off, block, brush off, chase, chase away, chase off, check, counter, cut, debar, deflect, deter, discourage, dishearten, dismiss, drive away, drive back, estop, exclude,… …
12fend-off — /ˈfɛnd ɒf/ (say fend of) noun → fend (def. 3) …
13fend off — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. keep off, ward off, repel, deflect; see defend 1 , repel 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. defend, parry, resist, ward off, dodge, repel, deflect, divert, shield from, keep at bay, protect, evade, repulse …
14fend off — (Naut.) Keep off, ward off, keep from collision …
15fend off — ward off, avert, deflect, turn aside, parry, drive back …
16To fend off a boat — Fend Fend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fending}.] [Abbrev. fr. defend.] To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; often with off; as, to fend off blows. [1913 Webster] With fern beneath to fend …
17To fend off a vessel — Fend Fend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fending}.] [Abbrev. fr. defend.] To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; often with off; as, to fend off blows. [1913 Webster] With fern beneath to fend …
18fend off — Pale, papalena …
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20fend — [fend] v [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: defend] fend for yourself to look after yourself without needing help from other people ▪ The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away. fend off [fend sb/sth off] phr v 1.) to defend… …
