FEND (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

fend (off)

verb

Definition of fend (off)

as in to repel

to drive back the herd fended off attacking hyenas

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We Baltimoreans treasure the role the 1814 battle played in repelling the mighty British forces, which were forced to abandon their siege of Fort McHenry.

— Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Ukrainian air defenses were also working to repel a Russian attack in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Friday morning, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of repel

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The two-day event was scheduled on Saturday to include a parade, which was to begin in Mitte, in central Berlin, wind its way south into Schöneberg, then turn back northward toward Brandenburg Gate.

— Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Once the water is turned back on, the bread dissolves and simply washes through the plumbing system.

— Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Definition of turn back

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That water, equivalent to the annual use of about 600,000 typical households, is expected to add about 3 feet to Lake Mead’s level, enough to temporarily stave off critically low levels for a few months.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
After England got on the board, Argentina's pressure was relentless, but England was able to stave off the Argentine attack for about 30 minutes.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of stave off

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