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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This can be just enough to ward off a light frost so cold-sensitive plants will survive.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Burn dried rosemary throughout your home and set outside to ward off lower vibrational spirits.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Certain studies have shown that antioxidants can ward off free radical damage that has been associated with cancer development.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Burn dried rosemary throughout your home and set outside to ward off lower vibrational spirits.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Certain studies have shown that antioxidants can ward off free radical damage that has been associated with cancer development.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ward off
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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