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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Together, the two must navigate the differences in their relationship while warding off not-so-friendly spirits that also share the house.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari usually rides out any financial storms while lesser mortals issue profit warnings and are forced to batten down the hatches to ward off trouble.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The exterior is made from a luxurious nappa leather that feels buttery soft and smooth to the touch, and it’s fitted with RFID-blocking technology to ward off would-be thieves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari usually rides out any financial storms while lesser mortals issue profit warnings and are forced to batten down the hatches to ward off trouble.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The exterior is made from a luxurious nappa leather that feels buttery soft and smooth to the touch, and it’s fitted with RFID-blocking technology to ward off would-be thieves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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