warn off
Definition of warn off
: to tell (someone) to go or stay away in order to avoid danger or trouble The neighbors warned us off their land.
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warnplay
: to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil
: to give admonishing advice to : counsel
: to call to one's attention : inform
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offplay
: from a place or position
: away from land
: at a distance in space or time
: used as a function word to indicate physical separation or distance from a position of rest, attachment, or union
: to seaward of
: from the possession or charge of
: seaward
: right
: more removed or distant
: to go away : depart
: kill, murder
: office; officer; official
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