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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As always, use the strongest antivirus protection on all devices to ward off trouble.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
For this reason, some healthcare professionals may recommend drinking lemon water to help ward off the formation of kidney stones.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Ten years ago the world met in France to agree the landmark Paris Agreement—a global commitment signed by almost 300 nations to ward off catastrophic climate change.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
To ward off feelings of isolation, founders and top executives are stepping outside of the office to focus on improving their well-being.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
For this reason, some healthcare professionals may recommend drinking lemon water to help ward off the formation of kidney stones.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Ten years ago the world met in France to agree the landmark Paris Agreement—a global commitment signed by almost 300 nations to ward off catastrophic climate change.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
To ward off feelings of isolation, founders and top executives are stepping outside of the office to focus on improving their well-being.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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