to fend off a blow
1fend off — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you fend off unwanted questions, problems, or people, you stop them from affecting you or defend yourself from them, but often only for a short time and without dealing with them completely. [V P n (not pron)] He looked relaxed …
2ward off — verb 1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Let s avoid a confrontation head off a confrontation avert a strike • Syn: ↑debar, ↑forefend, ↑forfend, ↑obviate, ↑ …
3ward off — 1) we use this lotion to ward off gnats Syn: fend off, repel, repulse, beat back, chase away; informal send packing 2) she warded off the blow Syn: parry, avert, deflect, block; evade, avoid, d …
4ward something off — 1 she warded off the blow: PARRY, avert, deflect, block; evade, avoid, dodge. 2 garlic is worn to ward off evil spirits: REBUFF, avert, keep at bay …
5ward off someone — ward off (someone/something) to try to keep away someone or something that would hurt you. He raised his arm at the elbow to ward off the blow. They have a “No Trespassing” sign out front to ward off anyone who happens by. She often gets… …
6ward off something — ward off (someone/something) to try to keep away someone or something that would hurt you. He raised his arm at the elbow to ward off the blow. They have a “No Trespassing” sign out front to ward off anyone who happens by. She often gets… …
7ward off — (someone/something) to try to keep away someone or something that would hurt you. He raised his arm at the elbow to ward off the blow. They have a “No Trespassing” sign out front to ward off anyone who happens by. She often gets headaches, so she …
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9India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
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