ward off
phrasal verb
warded off; warding off; wards off
: to avoid being hit by (something)
ward off a blow
—often used figurativelyI tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
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Be sure to save a few uncooked greens to tack to the ceiling for good luck or hang over the door to ward off evil spirits.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Within their native continent, these beans were often eaten on special occasions, such as the birth of a child, and were also linked to warding off the evil eye.
—Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep them in reserve as a sleep sock to ward off icy toes and prevent sweat and skin oils from dirtying your down sleeping bag.
—Adam Roy, Outside, 28 Dec. 2025
And to ward off the growing cold, both the HotHands Lap Warmers and the Prepared4x Emergency Poncho and Mylar Blanket Liner will do the trick at just $9 and $20.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Within their native continent, these beans were often eaten on special occasions, such as the birth of a child, and were also linked to warding off the evil eye.
—Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep them in reserve as a sleep sock to ward off icy toes and prevent sweat and skin oils from dirtying your down sleeping bag.
—Adam Roy, Outside, 28 Dec. 2025
And to ward off the growing cold, both the HotHands Lap Warmers and the Prepared4x Emergency Poncho and Mylar Blanket Liner will do the trick at just $9 and $20.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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