ward off

verb

warded off; warding off; wards off

: to avoid being hit by (something)

ward off a blow

—often used figuratively

I tried different remedies to ward off a cold.

Examples of ward off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This could mean a once-a-week sniff could ward off a range of pathogens better than a vaccine, blocking them before the body has to mount an immune defense. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

Upping the ante with a red light therapy device can also help reverse summer sun damage, support circulation to ward off seasonal dullness, and a little session under the glowing light can even boost your mood on shorter, gloomier days. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

Thanks to its warm hues and woven pattern, this throw adds sophisticated texture to your space and will ward off chills and drafts once temperatures drop. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Wearing a pair of compression socks will not only ward off any temptation to clip or file your nails mid-flight, but the socks will also relieve tension by stimulating circulation in your legs and feet to reduce swelling in the air. — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for ward off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff