fight off

phrasal verb

fought off; fighting off; fights off

: to defend oneself against (someone or something) by fighting or struggling : to avoid being harmed or overcome by (someone or something) by fighting or struggling

They fought off the attack/attackers.

I'm trying to fight off a cold.

Examples of fight off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adding apple cider to your hot toddy, often spiced with cinnamon or cloves, is the newest concoction said to fight off a cold. —Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025

Its body oil slash shimmering sunscreen is resistant to water, fights off environmental aggressors that might irritate the skin, and, most importantly, benefits from Sol de Janeiro’s sumptuous Cheirosa 87 scent. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025

Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, makes antibodies to fight off infection, regulates blood sugar, and helps your brain and nervous system work effectively. —Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 Dec. 2025

Xenomorphs of all sizes randomly pop up and must be fought off or escaped. —Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for fight off

• ashraf
• checkoff
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• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
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