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beat off

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of beat off

to drive back

  • the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie
Synonyms of beat off

fend (off), rebut, repel, repulse, stave off, turn away, turn back
Words Related to beat off

defy, fight, hold off, oppose, resist, stand off, withstand

deflect, ward (off)

rebuff, snub, spurn
Near Antonyms of beat off

embrace, hail, welcome

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