ward off

phrasal 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

White needed a grape that could handle the microbial load—something sturdy and structured, with high acid and alcohol to naturally ward off spoilage. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Seven-layer anti-reflective coating is applied to ward off glare and reflections. —Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025

The new contract is a clear sign that Gasly will remain an integral part of Alpine’s future plans, as well as warding off any possible interest in the Frenchman from teams further up the grid in the coming years when seats open up. —Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

The celebrations culminated with a Chinese dragon dance, traditionally done to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck — which a new brand can always use. —Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for ward off

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